
Exploring Relationships between Side Dimensions and Volumes Using Magna-Tiles
by Laura Jermolowitz
This lesson allows students to explore and build a tangible understanding of how and why changing side lengths impacts the overall volume of a rectangular prism. Students will explore how ratio reasoning can be applied to solve volume problems.
Lesson Grade Level
6th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1RwxoZUgtKk2xA5pAs3_OZnve7epkKl5R/edit?u…Subject Area
Engineering S3: Apply Mathematics to Engineering Mathematics Geometry (G) Ratio and Proportion (RP) English Language Arts (ELA) Speaking & Listening
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