Whether you wrap it or fill it, you're using geometric concepts. Classmates use an interactive approach to learn how to find volume and surface area of cylinders and prisms in the second lesson in a five-part series. The online lesson explains the mathematics and uses interactive diagrams and questions to reinforce the concepts.

Concepts

3-d figures, volume, volume of cylinders, volume of prisms, surface area of cylinders, surface area of prisms

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Include with the other lessons of the series to create a complete unit on three-dimensional solids
• Have pupils create a net of each solid before calculating surface area

Classroom Considerations

• Expects an understanding of nets of prisms and cylinders

Pros

• Interactives provide a strong visual reference
• Emphasizes vocabulary throughout the lesson

Cons

• None

Common Core

HSG-GMD.A.3