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 by introducing students to the concept of volume through practical examples, starting with counting blocks to determine the volume of rectangular prisms. The unit progresses to calculating the volumes of more complex prisms, such as triangular and pentagonal prisms, enhancing learners' understanding of volume calculation in diverse three-dimensional shapes. Alongside volume, the unit delves into the geometric properties of various 3D shapes, challenging students to identify and count edges, vertices, and faces. These exercises develop spatial visualization and geometric analysis skills that are fundamental for understanding surface areas and the structural elements of three-dimensional objects. Towards the end of the unit, the focus shifts slightly to include surface area calculations, starting with the basics like the area of a circle and then a right triangle, applying these principles within the context of broader geometric studies.
Skills you will learn include:
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