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 teaching students how to calculate the volume of various prisms and cylinders, using standard formulas for three-dimensional shapes. It progresses towards a deeper understanding of these shapes' geometric properties by involving learners in tasks that require counting edges, faces, and vertices of different 3D shapes. After grasping the identification and basic counting of geometrical features, the unit then evolves to more complex activities, requiring students to work reversely -- selecting the correct 3D shape based on described properties such as number of faces and vertices. Moving forward, the unit returns to volumetric calculations but increases in complexity as students must now also compute missing side dimensions from given volumes and other dimensions, fostering a comprehensive understanding of spatial reasoning and applications of volume formulas in real-world contexts. The progression ensures mastery from basic volume calculation through to intricate manipulation of geometrical formulas and spatial properties.
Skills you will learn include:
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