Semester 2 Topic 8 Level I

Task Name : Prisms Task Level : I (Year 8)
Semester : 2 Topic : Shapes VC Strand : Units of Measurement
Web Address : http://maths.crusoecollege.vic.edu.au/uomI
Equipment Needed : Various empty boxes/containers eg cereal boxes (students should bring these from home before the commencement of the task).
Victorian Curriculum outcome : Develop the formulas for volumes of rectangular and triangular prisms and prisms in general. Use formulas to solve problems involving volume.
Task description : Drawings of nets of 5 prisms with measurements and calculations of volume. Design a prism of your own with a net, measurements and volume. Describe how the design fits the purpose.
Assessment options : Photographs of drawings.

Teacher notes :

Related Maths 300: Biggest Volume (worksheet)