Lesson 5: The Volume of 3-D Objects

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Math 10C Module 1 Lesson 5

Lesson Assessment

Complete the lesson quiz posted under the Assess tab or using the Quizzes link under the Activities block. Also ensure your work in your binder (course folder) is complete.

Project Connection **NOT ASSIGNED**

In this lesson you are ready to determine the volume of some of the shapes that make up your place.

You should go to the Unit 1 Project and complete the Lesson 5 portion of the project.

Going Beyond

This image shows Egyptian pyramids as viewed on the Google Earth application.

Thanks to advances in technology, the world is truly changing. You can have a different perspective on the concept of place by using Google Earth.

Initiate an Internet search using the keywords “real world math” and “volume of solids.” Using these search terms, you should find a website titled Real World Math. There’s an exercise titled “Volume of Solids” that shows you how to determine the surface area and volume of some of the world’s more famous places.