Volume with Base and Height
5th GradeMath90 min
aligned to 5.19
Learning Objective
I can calculate the volume of a rectangular prism using the area of the base and the height.
Lesson Flow
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Find The Volume in a Rectangular Prism
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Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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The volume of a rectangular prism is found by multiplying its length, width, and height.
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The formula for finding the volume of a rectangular prism is V = lwh, where l is length, w is width, and h is height.
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Volume is measured in cubic units, because you are multiplying three dimensions together.
Practice
12 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“A rectangular prism has a base with an area of 25 cm² and a height of 4 cm. What is the volume of the prism? Remember to include the units in your answer.”
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