Finding Volume of a Rectangular Prism: V = L x W x H
Teacher: Shawn M. Donnelly Unit: Geometry
Grade: 7h Grade Math Lesson: Calculating Volume of Triangular Prisms
LESSON PLAN
PERFORMANCE STANDARD: 7.G.2
TEACHING POINT: SWBAT find the volume of prisms and cylinders using a given formula and a calculator.
DO NOW: Write the formula for:
a) Area of a Triangle, A = ½ B x H
b) What is the Area of a triangle with a base = 8 feet and height = 6 feet 24in2
CONNECTION: We learned how to calculate the area of a triangle. Today, we’re going to calculate the volume of a right triangular prism by using a given formula, properly substituting our variables into the formula, and correctly calculating volume by using a calculator.
MINI-LESSON: Use the overhead transparency below modeling how to find the volume of rectangular prisms, cylinders, and triangular prisms as follows:
➢ Finding Volume of a Triangular Prism
When finding the Volume of a Triangular Prism, use the formula, V = ½ W x H x L where W is the Width( sometimes referred to as the BASE) H is the Height, and L is the Length,.
1. Determine the dimensions:
W, or width, is the front side; running left to right, equal to 5 inches.
H, or height, is the vertical; running top to bottom, equal to 6 inches.
L, or Length, is the right side; running front to back, equal to 8 inches.
2. Substitute the numbers into the formula, and compute
V = ½ w x h x l
V = ½ (5)(6)(8)
V = ½ 30(8)
V = ½ (240)
V = 120
1. Always state your answer for Volume in CUBIC UNITS!
V = 120 cubic inches
Finding Volume of a Triangular Prism: V = ½ W x H x L
ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT:
1. Find the volume of a triangular prism with a width of 4 feet, height of 5 feet, and a length of 8 feet. 80 ft3
INDEPENDENT PRACTICE: Students will complete the following question. Answers are underlined.
1. A tent in the shape of a rectangular prism has a height of 7 feet, a base of 8 feet and a length of 9 feet. Find the volume of the tent.
A) 504 ft3 B) 252 ft3 C) 126 ft3 D) 63 ft3
2. A ladder is leaning against the wall forming a right triangular prism. The distance from the wall to the foot of the ladder is 6 feet. The top of the ladder touches the wall at 10 feet from the floor. The ladder is 3 feet wide. Find the volume of the triangular prism formed by the ladder leaning against the wall. 90 ft3
3. A skateboard ramp in the shape of a right triangular prism has a height of 8 feet, length of 20 feet and width of 12 feet. What is the triangular prism’s volume? 960 ft3
4. Find the volume of the triangular prism with the following dimensions:
Length = 24 meters, Width = 14 meter, Height = 8 meters 1344ft3
What follows are the questions to be distributed to the students.
Name ___________________________ Class ___________ Date ____________
Finding Volume of a Triangular Prism
1. A tent in the shape of a rectangular prism has a height of 7 feet, a base of 8 feet and a length of 9 feet. Find the volume of the tent.
A) 504 ft3 B) 252 ft3 C) 126 ft3 D) 63 ft3
2. A ladder is leaning against the wall forming a right triangular prism. The distance from the wall to the foot of the ladder is 6 feet. The top of the ladder touches the wall at 10 feet from the floor. The ladder is 3 feet wide. Find the volume of the triangular prism formed by the ladder leaning against the wall.
3. A skateboard ramp in the shape of a right triangular prism has a height of 8 feet, length of 20 feet and width of 12 feet. What is the triangular prism’s volume?
4. Find the volume of the triangular prism with the following dimensions:
Length = 24 meters, Width = 14 meter, Height = 8 meters
Name ___________________________ Class ___________ Date ____________
Finding Volume of a Triangular Prism
1. A tent in the shape of a rectangular prism has a height of 7 feet, a base of 8 feet and a length of 9 feet. Find the volume of the tent.
A) 504 ft3 B) 252 ft3 C) 126 ft3 D) 63 ft3
2. A ladder is leaning against the wall forming a right triangular prism. The distance from the wall to the foot of the ladder is 6 feet. The top of the ladder touches the wall at 10 feet from the floor. The ladder is 3 feet wide. Find the volume of the triangular prism formed by the ladder leaning against the wall.
3. A skateboard ramp in the shape of a right triangular prism has a height of 8 feet, length of 20 feet and width of 12 feet. What is the triangular prism’s volume?
4. Find the volume of the triangular prism with the following dimensions:
Length = 24 meters, Width = 14 meter, Height = 8 meters
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|5 in |
|8 in |
|6 in |
V = ½ w x h x l
V = ½ (5)(6)(8)
V = ½ 30(8)
V = ½ (240)
V = 120 cubic inches
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