Surface Area: Prisms
Lesson Prep
Lesson Details
Duration: 50 minutes
Learning Goal: Introduce surface area with a 3 Act task. Then, apply the task and understanding of surface area to explore prisms and cylinders.
Prework
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If possible, use big whiteboards and have each group member write with different colors
Write pre-scripted questions for audience members to ask during presentations
Classwork
3 Act Math - File Cabinet (Andrew Stadel)
Standards
Common Core
7.G.B.6 – Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving area, volume and surface area of two- and three-dimensional objects composed of triangles, quadrilaterals, polygons, cubes, and right prisms.
TEKS
G.11(C) – apply the formulas for the total and lateral surface area of three dimensional figures, including prisms, pyramids, cones, cylinders, spheres, and composite figures, to solve problems using appropriate units of measure