Understanding Prisms and Volume

The video tutorial covers the concept of prisms and how to calculate their volume using unit cubes. It begins with an introduction to the components of a prism and the method to determine its volume. The tutorial then demonstrates building a prism with unit cubes, explaining how to calculate the volume by counting cubes in layers. It further illustrates drawing layers of a prism and calculating the total volume. The session concludes with a summary and encourages students to redo the exit ticket to demonstrate their understanding.

What is the primary focus of the lesson on prisms?

• Understanding the surface area of prisms

• Breaking down the components and volume of prisms

• Learning about the history of prisms

• Exploring the color variations of prisms

What is used to build the figure in the lesson?

• Pyramids

• Cylinders

• Spheres

• Unit cubes

What is the purpose of using unit cubes in the lesson?

• To calculate the volume

• To measure the surface area

• To find the height

• To determine the weight

How many cubes are used in each layer of the first example?

• Four

• Five

• Six

• Seven

What is the total volume of the prism in the first example?

• 10 cubic centimeters

• 16 cubic centimeters

• 12 cubic centimeters

• 14 cubic centimeters

How many cubes are in the first layer of the first example?

• Seven

• Six

• Five

• Four

What are the dimensions of the prism in the second example?

• 2 units by 3 units by 4 units

• 3 units by 4 units by 2 units

• 4 units by 5 units by 3 units

• 5 units by 6 units by 4 units

How many layers are drawn for the second prism example?

• Five

• Four

• Three

• Two

What is the number of cubic units in each layer of the second example?

• Six

• Five

• Four

• Seven

What is the total volume of the prism in the second example?

• 22 cubic units

• 20 cubic units

• 24 cubic units

• 18 cubic units