Volume and Surface Area
6 Units, 15 Skills
Geometry - Shape Classification (3D) - Intro
Unit 1
Geometry - Surface Area of 3D Shapes - Intro
Unit 2
Geometry - Volume of 3D Shapes - Intro
Unit 3
Geometry - Surface Area of 3D Shapes - Practice
Unit 4
Geometry - Cylinders - Intro
Unit 5
Geometry - Volume Logic with 3D Shapes - Intro
Unit 6
This math unit begins with students identifying and describing nets of 3D shapes to understand how these shapes unfold, establishing foundational geometry concepts. Progressively, the unit transitions into calculating areas, starting with relatively simpler forms like right triangles, then advancing to more complex shapes such as circles, enhancing understanding of area calculations using formulas and calculators. Next, the unit concentrates on calculating the surface area of different prisms, ranging from rectangular to triangular, incrementally challenging students to handle more complex 3D shapes. Furthermore, the unit deepens geometric understanding by involving students in exercises counting the edges, faces, and vertices of various 3D shapes—both from shapes to properties and vice versa. This reinforces knowledge of 3D forms and develops spatial visualization and geometric analysis skills, essential for mastering the geometry involved in calculating areas and understanding 3D properties.
Skills you will learn include:
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