Volume and Surface Area Review

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Students will be able to identify the correct procedure and solution for mixed volume and surface area problems.

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Calling all sports fans! This lesson reviews volume and surface area of prisms and pyramids using a basketball themed interactive game on the smartboard.


10 minutes


Learning Target: After completion of the opener, I will address the day’s learning targets to the students.  In today’s lesson, the intended target is, “I can choose the correct procedure, resulting in a correct solution, given mathematical problems involving volume and surface area of prisms and pyramids.” 


45 minutes

Math Hoops Review GameThis lesson does use the “Math Hoops” template that I downloaded from Smart Exchange, and I modify it to meet my needs in a particular unit. The template does include a teacher notes page that explains how the game and scoring work. Since this is a game, students will need to pay close attention to calculations and units (MP 6) to have their answers counted as correct, and will need to work as a team to determine the correct answer and be able to explain the reasoning that supports their answer (MP 1 and 3). Additionally, students should employ math tools such as drawing a picture or using a calculator to assist them in solving problems (MP 5). Some problems will require students to apply their knowledge, or abstract information from given models (MP 2 and 4).


10 minutes

Instructional Strategy - Table DiscussionTo summarize this lesson, I will have students turn to their shoulder buddy and explain the process for finding volume and surface area of a prism or pyramid.  I will also remind students of their test the following day!