Model the relationship between the volume of a rectangular prism and a rectangular pyramid having both congruent bases and heights and connect that relationship to the formulas Video Lesson

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Curriculum-aligned Grade 7 Mathematics lesson video for Model the relationship between the volume of a rectangular prism and a rectangular pyramid having both congruent bases and heights and connect that relationship to the formulas. Use it for classroom preview, instruction support, or home review.

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Video Learning Notes

Students learned that the volume of a pyramid is exactly one-third the volume of a prism when both have congruent bases and heights. They modeled this relationship using physical or drawn models, explained it verbally and symbolically, and connected it to the volume formulas. This understanding applies to both rectangular and triangular prisms and pyramids, reinforcing geometric volume concepts.

Learning Goals

• Model the volume relationship between a rectangular prism and a rectangular pyramid with congruent bases and heights using concrete and symbolic methods.
• Explain verbally and symbolically the volume relationship between a triangular prism and a triangular pyramid with congruent bases and heights.
• Connect these volume relationships to the corresponding volume formulas for prisms and pyramids.

Curriculum Context

Grade: Grade 7

Subject: Mathematics

Curriculum: TEKS