Volume of Prisms and Pyramids
Grade 8th Grade · Math · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can calculate the volume of rectangular prisms and rectangular pyramids using formulas and solve for missing measurements when given the volume.
Warm-Up Video
Florida PASS Program · 6:11
Volume of a Pyramid vs Prism
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
The volume of a pyramid is found by multiplying the area of the base times the height, then dividing by three.
- 2
The formula for the volume of a pyramid is ⅓ * base * height, while the volume of a prism is base * height.
- 3
A pyramid with the same base and height as a prism will have a volume that is exactly one-third the volume of the prism.
Practice Questions
9 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“A rectangular pyramid has a base with a length of 5 cm and a width of 4 cm. If the volume of the pyramid is 20 cm³, what is the height of the pyramid?”
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