
cylinder

rectangular prism
What formula have we been using to find the surface area of prisms? HINT: SA=__________
SA=LxWxH
Find the surface area.

24 units2
How do we name prisms or pyramids? (HINT: Based on the base or based on the side?)
Based on the base.

sphere

rectangular prism
How would we write the answer to the surface area using inches? (HINT: in.2 or in.3?)
in.2
Find the surface area.

250 mm2
What is a "base"?
the bottom of a 3D shape.
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cube

pentagonal prism
Draw a rectangular prism. Label the length, width, and height.
Find the surface area.

300 in.2
What is a "face" on a 3D shape?
a flat (generally) surface.

square pyramid

hexagonal prism
Find the surface area.

525 in.2
Find the surface area.

180 cm.2
What is an "edge"?
where 2 faces meet, or the flat lines around the faces on a 3D shape.


octagonal prism
Find the surface area.
288 ft2
Find the surface area.

220 cm2
What is a "vertex"?
where 2 edges meet, or a point on a 3D shape.