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Unit 4: Geometry & Volume

Master 2D and 3D shapes, area, perimeter, volume, and surface area!

Unit Overview

What You'll Learn

  • Identify and classify 2D and 3D shapes by their properties
  • Calculate area and perimeter of rectangles and other shapes
  • Understand 3D shapes and their nets
  • Calculate volume of rectangular prisms
  • Find surface area of rectangular prisms

Key Skills

2D Shapes3D ShapesAreaPerimeterVolumeSurface AreaNetsPropertiesAnglesSymmetryRectangular PrismsReal-world Applications

Learning Objectives

2D Shapes & Properties

  • • Identify and classify 2D shapes
  • • Understand properties like sides and angles
  • • Recognize symmetry in shapes
  • • Apply to real-world contexts

Area & Perimeter

  • • Calculate area of rectangles
  • • Find perimeter of shapes
  • • Use appropriate formulas
  • • Solve real-world problems

3D Shapes & Volume

  • • Understand 3D shapes and nets
  • • Calculate volume of prisms
  • • Find surface area
  • • Apply to practical situations

Lessons in This Unit

Lesson 1: 2D Shapes & Properties

45-60 minutes

Explore properties of 2D shapes including sides, angles, and symmetry using art gallery scenarios.

2D ShapesPropertiesAngles+2 more
Art Gallery

Lesson 2: Area & Perimeter

50-65 minutes

Calculate area and perimeter of rectangles and other shapes using garden design scenarios.

AreaPerimeterRectangles+2 more
Garden Design

Lesson 3: 3D Shapes & Nets

55-70 minutes

Understand 3D shapes and their nets using gift box scenarios.

3D ShapesNetsFaces+2 more
Gift Box

Lesson 4: Volume of Rectangular Prisms

60-75 minutes

Calculate volume of rectangular prisms using storage room scenarios.

VolumeRectangular PrismsCubic Units+1 more
Storage Room

Lesson 5: Surface Area

65-80 minutes

Calculate surface area of rectangular prisms using painting project scenarios.

Surface AreaRectangular PrismsArea of Faces+1 more
Painting Project

Prerequisites

Before starting this unit, make sure you're comfortable with:

Basic Geometry

  • • Recognizing basic shapes (squares, rectangles, circles)
  • • Understanding length, width, and height
  • • Basic measurement concepts
  • • Counting and basic arithmetic

Mathematical Skills

  • • Multiplication and division
  • • Working with whole numbers
  • • Understanding units of measurement
  • • Problem-solving strategies

Success Tips

Geometry Basics

  • •Draw shapes to visualize problems
  • •Use real objects to understand 3D shapes
  • •Practice with different units of measurement
  • •Always label your answers with units

Problem Solving

  • •Read problems carefully and identify what you need to find
  • •Draw diagrams when helpful
  • •Use the correct formula for each problem
  • •Check your work by estimating the answer
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