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).

Today’s math community building time has two goals. The first is for students to make a personal connection to the math actions chart and to share on their Cool-down the math action that is most important to them. The second is to introduce the idea that the math actions that students have identified will be used to create norms for their mathematical community in upcoming lessons.