To begin our study of three
dimensional shapes, known as polyhedra, we will construct the easiest
of them all....the all famous RECTANGULAR PRISM, otherwise known as the
"box".
Here is what you need to do:
- Draw a net for a rectangular
prism, including dimensions and glue flaps. Be sure to name each of
the six faces: front, back, top, bottom, left side, and right side on
your net.
- Cut out your net. Dry fold,
(fold it but don't glue the flaps), to be sure that it works.
- On the front of a piece
of notebook paper, explain in words how to find the surface area for
your net, and then show the mathematics.
- On the back of the notebook
paper explain how to find the volume for your rectangular prism and
then show the mathematics.
- DON'T use the same
dimensions as the example.
Click
here to see our example.
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