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Unit Plan

Unit Title: Measuring 3D Shapes

Name: Richelle Kalman

Content Area: Mathematics

Grade Level: 8

CA Content Standard(s)/Common Core Standard(s):

8.G.6. Understand and apply Pythagorean Theorem
8.G.9. Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving volume of cylinders, cones, and spheres


Big Ideas/Unit Goals:
Big Idea: How can the volume and surface area of 3D shapes be used to solve real-world problems?

Goals:
1. Be able to identify legs and hypotenuse of a right triangle and use the Pythagorean Theorem to calculate those lengths.
2. Solve word problems involving the Pythagorean Theorem
3. Calculate the diagonal of a 3D figure using the Pythagorean Theorem
4. Solve multi-step equations
5. Solve multi-step equations for missing variable
6. Solve real-life problems with measurement and area
7. Round to the given place
8. Write and solve using formulas for the volume of a cylinder, cone, and sphere
9. Solve word problems involving cylinders, cones, and spheres

Unit Summary:

Students will explore the properties of 3D shapes using estimation and unit measurement. They will understand the different formulas relating to both surface
area and volume and how they are used to solve word problems with and without a missing variable. Students will explore real-world applications for surface
area and volume for 3D figures including cylinders, cones, spheres, pyramids, and prisms. They will understand how to identify the objects, how to formulate
their area, and solve to find their volume. In as such, students will be re-visiting the Pythagorean Theorem and practicing how to identify the parts of the right
triangle along with how to use it in word problems, and real world situations.


Assessment Plan:
Entry-Level:
1. All Wrapped Up: Brainstorm & class discussion
2. Graphic Organizer: Discussion

Formative:
1. All Wrapped Up: Activity Worksheet
2. Graphic Organizer: Graphic Organizer

Summative:
1. All Wrapped Up: Exit Card
2. Graphic Organizer: Worksheet completed as

3. Lecture: Partner work, discussion, completion

of guided notes
4. More About Volume: Discussion of prior days
quizzes
5. WebQuest: Brain storm & class discussion

3.
4.
5.

completed with Rubric

Lecture: Matching worksheet, 2 quizzes on
Edmodo
More About Volume: Students participation
and posts to the Padlet exercise in 3 stages
WebQuest: Rubric graded presentation
assessed over course of the week by students,
peers, and teacher

homework
4. More About Volume: Exit Card
6. Unit Test after all activities are completed.

Lesson 1: All Wrapped Up
Student Learning
Acceptable Evidence (Assessments):
Objective:
Activate Prior Knowledge (formative)
4. Solve multi-step
quick assessment using a worksheet.
equations
Students will identify and match 3D
5. Solve multi-step
shapes with appropriate nets. If
equations for missing
students need further instruction, it
variable
can happen here. Otherwise, the
6. Round to the given place
lesson can continue. This will assess if
9. Solve real-world
the students are prepared to solve realproblems and apply
world problems and apply knowledge
knowledge of
of measurement.
measurement
During Activity (entry level)

Brainstorm: What 3D objects do we
see in real life where we need to
measure the surface area? What
attributes are measurable?
During Activity (formative) Teacher
will look to each group to see if they
are taking measurements properly and
applying it to the proper labels (height,
width, length). Teacher will see if
students are properly entering the
information to formulate the surface
area of the object. Students will
receive immediate feedback from their
group members. Teacher will walk
around and facilitate and help

Lesson Activities:
Activate Prior Knowledge
o Net Worksheet Match net with 3D shape

Activity All Wrapped Up has students work in groups to measure different wrapped
rectangular and square packages. The lesson starts with a short recall of what students
know about area and how they observe area in real life. Students are guided to identify
attributes of the shape that are measureable (height, width, length) along with practice
measuring the surface area of the objects. Groups have to navigate around the room to
the different packages and measure the appropriate measurable lengths and calculate
the surface area to the nearest cm. The activity concludes with a class discussion:
o What constitutes a surface?
o How many surfaces does a rectangular prism have?
o What is the difference between a rectangle and a square? Is there a difference?
o Why is it important to be able to calculate the surface area?

Exit Card & Homework Students are asked to spend the last 5 minutes completing their
exit card and are given the nights homework.
o Exit card
Solve for surface area of given rectangle
Given the area, length, and width, find the height of the rectangle
o Homework
From book
Special worksheet or use these questions in the exit card or combine all
this post-activity assessment into homework

struggling students. This practice

allows time to check for understanding,
misconceptions, and improve
performance throughout the lesson.
This will assess if students can solve
multi-step equations, round to the
given place, and solve real-world
problems, and apply knowledge of
measurement.
After Activity (entry level) Discussion
answering questions about surfaces,
number of sides of objects, differences,
similarities, and importance of
understanding surface area.
After Activity (summative) Teacher
will measure the impact of the lesson
by the students ability to apply their
knowledge to the exit card &
homework. This will assess all four
learning objectives.

Lesson 2: Graphic Organizer Pythagorean Theorem Helps Calculate Cones & Pyramids
Student Learning
Objective:
1. Be able to identify legs
and hypotenuse of a right
triangle and use the
Pythagorean Theorem to
calculate those lengths.
3. Calculate the diagonal of
a 3D figure using the
Pythagorean Theorem
4. Solve multi-step
equations
5. Solve multi-step
equations for missing
variable

Acceptable Evidence:
Prior Knowledge (Entry-level) Quick
discussion about Pythagorean
Theorem & right triangles
During Activity (formative) Graphic
Organizer with Rubric where students
will identify parts of a right triangle
inside a 3D object. They will write the
formula for Pythagorean Theorem as
it relates to the object. They will
formulate and solve equations with a
missing variable. They will apply
measurement and units to their
calculations. They will connect what
they know about Pythagorean

Lesson Activities:
Prior Knowledge
Students discuss Pythagorean Theorem formula
Name parts of a right triangle
How do we identify a right triangle inside an object?
Graphic Organizer Activity
Students are asked to watch a video and take notes with their graphic organizer
Rubric and example for a completed graphic organizer
Worksheet for Homework
Students practice solving for missing variables using the Pythagorean Theorem
with 3D objects and are asked to round to the hundredth position along with
including units of measurement.

6. Solve real-life problems

Theorem and 3D objects to predict
with measurement and
how it will help them solve for surface
area
area.
7. Round to the given place Post-Activity (summative) Completion
9. Solve word problems
of worksheet for homework
involving cylinders, cones,
and spheres
Lesson 3: Teacher Lecture: Introduction to Volume
Student Learning
Objective:
4. Solve multi-step
equations
5. Solve multi-step
equations for missing
variable
6. Solve real-life problems
with measurement and
area
7. Round to the given place
8. Write and solve using
formulas for the volume
of a cylinder, cone, and
sphere

Acceptable Evidence:
Prior Knowledge (formative) Students
will match formulas with appropriate
2D shapes. They will make a
prediction about how these formulas
will help them solve for volume and
spend 5 minutes discussing with their
partner.
During Lesson (entry level) Guided
Notes where students take notes on
printed worksheets to help guide
them through the information
presented in the lecture. They are
also given area and time for practicing
solving to find the volume of 3D
shapes
During & After Lesson (formative)
Edmodo Quizzes: Quiz 1 - where
students match terms & explain the
difference between 2D & 3D objects.
Quiz 2 where students are asked to
write the formulas for the volume of
different 3D shapes, make a
connection between the area of 2D &
3D shapes, and give real-life examples
of 3D shapes.
Lesson 4: More About Volume

Lesson Activities:
Prior Knowledge Quick student activity for matching formulas and discussion
with partner to predict how these area formulas will help them solve for
volume.
Teacher lecture with guided notes Prezi presentation of information with lots
of videos and ways for students to visualize the information about volume and
3D objects. Students are stopped throughout presentation and lecture to check
for understanding by logging into our class Edmodo site to take a short quiz.
Guided notes for this presentation allow for students to have visual record of
what they saw in the lecture. They are given practice on these sheets so they
can refer to it when solving for volume.
After lesson, students will perform nightly homework assignment on volume.
They will have their guided notes along with the
Prezi presentation attached to our class Edmodo site for reference. This also
allows parents to view what happens in class so they can help their kids with
homework, if necessary.

Student Learning
Objective:

Lesson Activities:
Lesson Activity:

Acceptable Evidence:
Prior Knowledge (Entry level)

4. Solve multi-step
discussion of prior days quiz and
equations
recall information as presented on
5. Solve multi-step
whiteboard or overhead.
equations for missing
During Lesson
variable
o Part 1: Assessment (formative)
6. Solve real-life problems
happens as the lesson is being
with measurement and
completed. Students posts are
area
seen immediately for feedback,
7. Round to the given place
teaching support, or to ask
8. Write and solve using
questions. Part one is a precursor
formulas for volume of a
to actually using the formulas, but
cylinder, cone, and
asks students to predict based on
sphere
their knowledge about volumes for
9. Solve word problems
cylinders, cones, and spheres.
involving cylinders,
o Part 2: Assessment (formative) as
cones, and spheres
this task is completed; the

students work is assessed for
understanding and completion.
This task assesses the students
ability to solve multi-step
equations, solve real-life problems
with measurement and data,
round to the nearest place, and
solve formulas for volumes of the
3D figures. It also allows for
clarification and further teaching
on the subject, if necessary.
o Part 3: Assessment (formative)
After completing three tasks,
students work can be assessed in
three stages. It also provides a
record of what took place and
students can work at their own
pace. Students knowledge of how
to use the formulas to solve for the
3D figures, along with the other
objectives is assessed here.
Exit Card: Assessment (summative) to

Prior Knowledge: Discussion of previous quiz on Edmodo class site. Overhead

projector has shapes where students can call out answers to
definitions. Students are asked to share their responses from the quiz as to
how 2D area helps them solve for 3D volume. Students are also asked to share
if they have seen any 3D objects in real life they thought were interesting.
Padlet Activity with 3 parts:
o Part 1: Which container has the largest volume? 3 images are on the
Padlet board on top that all have the same volume but there are no
labels. There is a cylinder, cone, and sphere.
Students are asked to order the containers A, B, & C in order
from smallest to biggest. They are asked to post to the board,
include their name, and a reason why they made their
decision on why which one was the biggest and which one
was the smallest.
After each task, students will be invited to share their
responses
Because its posted on Padlet, there will always be a
document to their participation.
o Part 2: Make an ordered list, again, after working out the volumes for
each container with the given measurements. Dont forget to use unit
measurements and round to the nearest hundredth. Record all your
calculations in the area provided with a screenshot or written on the
board. Also, answer these questions and record your thoughts under
your calculations:
What did you discover about the containers?
How can you explain your discovery?
o Part 3: Using either Think 3d Free App, create your own objects with
the volume of 160 cubic cm. Take photos or screenshots and open the
photos in the Skitch app. Use Skitch to draw in the dimensions of your
objects. How many different objects can we make with this volume?
Which is the tallest? Fattest?
Exit Card:
o Solve a word problem that involves a missing variable
o Have students write about why volume formulas for 3D figures is
important to real-world experiences

check for students ability to solve

multi-step word problems by solving
for a variable involving the formulas
for volume of cylinders, cones, and
spheres. It also assesses their ability
to see real-life ways to connect
volume to 3D shapes in the world.
Lesson 5: WebQuest Volume & Surface Area in Our World
Student Learning
Objective:
1. Be able to identify legs
and hypotenuse of a right
triangle and use the
Pythagorean Theorem to
calculate those lengths.
2. Solve word problems
involving the Pythagorean
Theorem
3. Calculate the diagonal of
a 3D figure using the
Pythagorean Theorem
4. Solve multi-step
equations
5. Solve multi-step
equations for missing
variable
6. Solve real-life problems
with measurement and
area
7. Round to the given place
8. Write and solve using
formulas for the volume
of a cylinder, cone, and
sphere
9. Solve word problems
involving cylinders, cones,
and spheres

Acceptable Evidence:
Prior Knowledge (Entry-Level)
brainstorm & class discussion
During Activity (Formative)
o Rubric used to evaluate students
participation, involvement, and
understanding of the information
as presented in their group project
o This project is over the course of a
week and the Rubric will allow
students to self-assess. Students
will also be checking in with groups
and the teacher to make sure they
are on the right path. If students
need more assistance with
Internet research or the concepts
of volume and surface area, quick
assessments and check-ins
throughout the week will allow
additional teaching where
necessary.

Lesson Activities:
Prior Knowledge Brainstorm & Class Discussion
o What 3D objects they could find measure for surface area and volume?
o Do you think there is a relation between the surface are and volume of
3D shapes?
o What are some important things to remember when using the
Internet?
Project
Students will search for specific shapes in objects found locally or on the Internet. They
will document their findings by creating a spreadsheet of data. This spreadsheet will
need to contain measurements of the similar objects. It will be used as a tracker for
measurements taken. Then, students will make a comparison chart that will show how
similar shapes have similar characteristics. For example, similar shapes will have the
same volume and surface area ratios.
Phase 1:
1. You will be assigned to groups of 3 people.
2. Your group will select 3 three-dimensional shapes (each member will work on
one shape) that has been covered previously; i.e., Square Prism, Cylinder,
Pyramid, Sphere, etc.
3. You and your group will be searching, either locally or on the Internet, for
objects that represent the three shapes your group has selected.
4. Find 3 different objects for each of the 3 shapes you have selected. Make sure
your group divides the work evenly.
5. Share your findings with the other members.

Phase 2:
Now that you have an idea of the shape that you are looking for, it is time to begin your
search.
After each object is found:

1.

Find or locate the measurements via the Internet that represent the important
dimensions of each object.
2. Enter the data for each object into a spreadsheet (should be 9 objects total)
3. Calculate the surface area and volume for each object.
4. Compare the results for each object in the same shape category.
5. You will present your findings as a group to the class in a brief presentation.
Your group may use presentation technology or poster board.
Phase 3:
You have all discovered how common geometric shapes are in our world. It is time to
share your presentations with the class. Each group will explain their poster or
PowerPoint to the class. Each member of the group will participate by sharing the three
similar objects found, as well as the area and volume formulas that accompany them.

Unit Resources:
Attached Below. All resources can be found on the unit website. Online student resources are linked from the unit website under the Unit Resources tab.
Useful Websites:
Unit Website:
www.mathunit3d.weebly.com

Here are some corresponding/additional websites for each part of the unit.
1. All Wrapped Up
http://www.math.com/tables/geometry/surfareas.htm
2. Graphic Organizer
http://www.virtualnerd.com/pre-algebra/perimeter-area-volume/surface-area/define-surface-area/cone-slant-height-example
3. Lecture
http://www.qacps.org/cms/lib02/MD01001006/Centricity/Domain/847/8th%20Grade%20Common%20Core%20-%20Volume%20Practice.pdf
4. More About Volume
https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/teaching-volume
5. WebQuest
https://sizes.com/numbers/surface_volume.htm

ALL WRAPPED UP WORKSHEET

Group Members: _____________________________________________
Rectangular Prism Surface Area Formula: S.A. = 2bh + 2bw + 2hw
Gift #1:
BaseWidthHeightFormulaAnswer 1: ______________________________________________
Gift #2:
BaseWidthHeightFormulaAnswer 2: ______________________________________________
Gift #3:
BaseWidthHeightFormulaAnswer 3: ______________________________________________
Gift #4:
BaseWidthHeightFormulaAnswer 4: ______________________________________________

GRAPHIC ORGANIZER

Find the Slant Height

Answer:

For homework:
Watch the video and
take notes in the
graphic organizer.
Each bubble should
have a description
and drawing and/or
calculations.

Make a
connection
between
the slant
height
with the
parts of a
right
triangle

Step 1

Don't forget...

Step 2

Step 5

Step 3

Step 4

http://www.virtualnerd.com/pre-algebra/perimeter-area-volume/surface-area/define-surface-area/cone-slant-height-example


Name
Date

LECTURE & GUIDED NOTES

INTRODUCING VOLUME

3 Dimensions of 3D
shapes

3D with sound:

Lets Practice!

Big Idea:

AREA REVIEW
MATCH FORMULAS

GIST: What is the

difference between
2D & 3D objects?

Real Life 3D images

and shapes:

Volume
What is volume?

HOW THESE HELP

FIND VOLUME?

How is it calculated?

2D & 3D Objects are Connected

How?

Visualizing 2D & 3D
Objects

Volume of pyramids &

Cones

MORE ABOUT VOLUME

REVIEW FORMULAS WORKSHEET: