Finding the Volume of a Rectangular Prism

This lesson teaches how to find the volume of a rectangular prism by developing a formula. It reviews the concepts of perimeter, area, and volume, emphasizing the use of unit cubes to calculate volume. The lesson uses a practical example of a moving truck to demonstrate how to fill a rectangular prism with unit cubes and calculate its volume. It concludes by verifying the calculation using the volume formula.

What mistake do students commonly make when calculating the volume of a rectangular prism?

Explain why it is important to consider cubes that are not visible when calculating volume.

What dimensions were used to calculate the volume of the LearnZillion moving truck?

How many cubic feet are in the bottom layer of the LearnZillion moving truck?

How many layers high does the LearnZillion moving truck need to be filled?

What is the formula to find the volume of a rectangular prism?

Calculate the total number of 1 cubic foot boxes that can fit in the LearnZillion moving truck.