Unit 5, Lesson 14
Working with Pyramids
Geometry
Preparation
Lesson Narrative
In this lesson, students calculate the volume of several pyramids, and they work backward to find possible dimensions of a pyramid given its volume. Then they solve a design problem incorporating volume, offering opportunities to engage in mathematical modeling to solve problems (MP4).
- Calculate volumes of pyramids.
- Generate sets of pyramid and cone dimensions that result in given volumes.
- Let’s use the pyramid volume formula to solve problems.