Volume of Prisms

Volume of Prisms

Watch the video on the next slide

• At 3:30, make sure to write down the formula for volume of a prism

• At 3:45, make sure to write down in your notes what the variables are standing for

• Make sure to write down BOTH examples

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Multiple Select

Here is a triangular Prism. Choose ALL of the following statements that are true.

• The base of the prism is a triangle.

• The base of the triangle is 16 meters long

• The height of the triangle is 6 meters

• The height of the prism is 9 meters

Multiple Choice

This is a triangular prism. What is the area of the base in square yards?

• 6

• 8

• 12

• 16

Multiple Choice

Here is the same triangular prism. What is the height of the prism?

• 3 yd

• 4 yd

• 5 yd

Multiple Choice

Here is the same triangular prism. What is the volume of the prism?

• 48 cubic yards

• 30 cubic yards

• 24 cubic yards

• 60 cubic yards

In case you were confused:

• The area of the triangle base was 6 square yards  $\left(\frac{4\times3}{2}\right)$  

• The height of the prism was 4 yards

• So the volume was 24 (cubic yards 6 x 4)

Multiple Choice

What is the volume of this triangular prism in cubic cm?

• 76.8

• 153.6

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Poll

How do you feel about finding the volume of triangular prisms?

• Awesome!

• Okay but I need some more practice

• I was a little confused

• I was very confused

Open Ended

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