Calculating Surface Area of Prisms

Calculating Surface Area of Prisms

Grade 8 · Math · 45 min· Ccss.math.content.7.g.b.6 Solve Real-world And Mathematical Problems Involving Area, Volume And Surface Area Of Two- And Three-dimensional Objects Composed Of Triangles, Quadrilaterals, Polygons, Cubes, And Right Prisms.

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Learning Objective

I can solve real-world problems by calculating the surface area of various prisms.

Warm-Up Video

Unknown Channel · 5:00

How to Find the Surface Area of a Triangular Prism | Math with Mr. J

Practice Questions

9 questions · Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

A rectangular prism has a length of 8 cm, a width of 4 cm, and a height of 5 cm. Calculate the surface area of the prism, showing all your work. A triangular prism has a base triangle with a base of 7 m and a height of 3 m. The length of the prism is 10 m. Calculate the surface area of the prism, showing all your work.

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