Activity 7: Volume of Rectangular Prisms

How do we measure area?

• Measure the length.

• Measure the width.

• Add up all the sides.

• Multiply the length x the width.

When we take a 3D measurement, what are we measuring?

• perimeter

• area

• volume

• weight

Why is a 3D circle not called a circular prism?

• Circles are not shapes.

• Circles are not polygons.

• Prims are not polygons.

What is the area of the base of the rectangular prism?

• 7 cm

• 7 cm²

• 12 cm

• 12 cm²

What is the volume of the rectangular prism?

• 120 cm

• 120 cm²

• 120 cm³