Calculating the Surface Area of Pyramids Using Nets
Skill:
Use nets or formulas to find the surface area of prisms, pyramids, and cylinders in number and word problems.
Calculating the Surface Area of Pyramids Using Nets
Unfold nets and calculate the surface area of triangular and rectangular pyramids in this step-by-step exploration activity.
Putting It All Together
Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.
Нээлттэй асуулт 1
What steps are used to find the surface area of a pyramid?
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Нээлттэй асуулт 2
Consider the calculations for finding the surface area of a pyramid with a rectangular base and a pyramid with a triangular base. Are any of the calculations different? Explain your answer.
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Consider the calculations for finding the surface area of a pyramid with an equilateral base and a pyramid with a right triangular base. Are any of the calculations different? Explain your answer.
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Which measurements do you need to find the surface area of a pyramid?
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Do you ever need to know the height of the pyramid to find the surface area of a pyramid? If so, when do you need to know the height? Explain your answer.
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