Calculating Volume
Grade 9th Grade · Math · 55 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can calculate the volume of three-dimensional shapes using appropriate formulas.
Warm-Up Video
Professor Dave Explains · 6:17
Three-Dimensional Shapes Part 2: Calculating Volume
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
The volume of a cube is found by cubing the side length, while the volume of a rectangular prism is length × width × height.
- 2
The volume of any prism is found by calculating the area of the base and multiplying by the height.
- 3
The volume of a pyramid or cone is calculated using the formula ⅓ × base × height, while the volume of a sphere is ⁴⁄₃πr³.
Practice Questions
12 questions · Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“A cylinder has a radius of 4 meters and a height of 7 meters. What is the volume of the cylinder? Show your work.”
Teacher Guide
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