Solve real-world problems with surface area

Solve real-world problems with surface area

In this lesson you will learn how to solve real-life problems by applying your knowledge of surface area.

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS

STANDARDS

CCSS.6.G.A.4 Represent three-dimensional figures using nets made up of rectangles and triangles, and use the nets to find the surface area of these figures. Apply these techniques in the context of solving real-world and mathematical problems.

TEKS.8.7.B use previous knowledge of surface area to make connections to the formulas for lateral and total surface area and determine solutions for problems involving rectangular prisms, triangular prisms, and cylinders;

TEKS.G.11.C apply the formulas for the total and lateral surface area of three-dimensional figures, including prisms, pyramids, cones, cylinders, spheres, and composite figures, to solve problems using appropriate units of measure; and

TEKS.7.9.D solve problems involving the lateral and total surface area of a rectangular prism, rectangular pyramid, triangular prism, and triangular pyramid by determining the area of the shape's net.

IN.6.GM.6 Construct right rectangular prisms from nets and use the nets to compute the surface area of prisms; apply this technique to solve real-world and other mathematical problems.

VA.TDF.G.13 The student will use surface area and volume of three-dimensional objects to solve practical problems.

VA.MG.7.4.b solve problems, including practical problems, involving the volume and surface area of rectangular prisms and cylinders.

FL.MAFS.6.G.1.4 Represent three-dimensional figures using nets made up of rectangles and triangles, and use the nets to find the surface area of these figures. Apply these techniques in the context of solving real-world and mathematical problems.