Calculating the Volume of Composite Solids


Exploration

GR. 4-5

Skill:

Determine the volume of composite figures in number and word problems.

Calculating the Volume of Composite Solids

Explore the volume of a solid figure made from two rectangular prisms. Discover how changing the side lengths and orientations of the prism affects the volume equation.

Putting It All Together

Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.

Question ouverte 1

How can the number of cubes help you find the overall volume of a solid?

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Question ouverte 2

How would you find the volume of a rectangular prism?

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Question ouverte 3

How would you find the volume of a solid figure composed of 2 rectangular prisms?

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