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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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