Box It Up, Wrap It Up (Surface Area of Rectangular Prisms)

In this introductory lesson to surface area, students will make connections between area of two-dimensional figures and calculating the surface area of rectangular prisms using nets, within the context of wrapping birthday presents! Math is Fun :)
Resource ID#: 48827 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 6
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Instructional Time: 50 Minute(s)
Keywords: Surface Area, Rectangular prism, Three-Dimensional, 3D, Nets, wrap, gift
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Confirmation Inquiry (Level 1), Cooperative Learning
Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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