Pyramids and Prisms

If we are talking about the bases of prisms, check ALL that are true.

• Prisms have two bases

• Their bases are congruent (the same)

• Their bases are ALWAYS rectangles

• Their bases are parallel

What shape are the BASES of this prism? (remember - prisms have two parallel bases)

• Square

• Triangle

• Rectangle

This prism has triangles for bases. What would we call this kind of prism?

• Cube

• Rectangular Prism

• Triangular Prism

• Square Prism

You wake up in Egypt. What kind of famous solid is near you?

• Cube

• Rectangular Pyramid

• Triangular Prism

• Rectangular Prism

Find the volume of the figure. Round to the nearest whole number.

Find the volume of the prism.

Find the volume of a square pyramid with the side length 3cm  and height of 5cm.

To find the volume of a rectangular pyramid, you must first find the area of the rectangular base then multiply by the height of the pyramid finally, dividing by 3.

Find the volume.

Is this a prism or a pyramid?