Lesson 14

Working with Pyramids

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Lesson Narrative

Students calculate the volume of several pyramids, and they work backward to find possible dimensions of a pyramid given its volume. Students make use of structure (MP7) when they select dimensions that combine to create a particular volume result.


Learning Goals

Teacher Facing

  • Calculate volumes of pyramids.
  • Generate sets of pyramid and cone dimensions that result in given volumes.

Student Facing

  • Let’s use the pyramid volume formula to solve problems.

Required Materials

Required Preparation

Devices are required for the digital version of the activity A Chocolate Pyramid.

Learning Targets

Student Facing

  • I can calculate volumes of pyramids and cones.
  • I can work backward from a given volume to find possible dimensions of a pyramid or cone.

CCSS Standards

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