Volume of Rectangular Prism
YouTube
We've been learning about volume in class. Watch this YouTube video as a reminder of how we find the volume of a prism.
Note: This video will also give you a hint as to how to work out the volume of an irregular prism.
Numberock Volume
Activity
Create prisms using the sliders.
You will need to write down in your maths books the different prisms you make and the volume of them.
For example: Prism 1:
1 layer = 5 cubes x 6 cubes (5 x 6) = 30cm3
7 layers high
Volume = 30 x 7= 210cm3
If you get stuck, create one layer at a time.
You can change the units to metres or cms, just make sure you write the units in your book.
Fast Finisher
What are the dimensions of a prism with a volume of 288cm3