# Geometry

## Objective

Distinguish between and solve real-world problems involving volume and surface area.

## Common Core Standards

### Core Standards

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• 7.G.B.6 — Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving area, volume and surface area of two- and three-dimensional objects composed of triangles, quadrilaterals, polygons, cubes, and right prisms.

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• 6.G.A.2

• 6.G.A.4

## Criteria for Success

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1. Determine if a real-world situation describes surface area or volume.
2. Solve multi-step real-world problems involving volume and surface area of three-dimensional figures.

## Tips for Teachers

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This lesson brings together students’ skills in working with 3-D figures, distinguishing between contexts that call for volume vs. those that call for surface area.

#### Remote Learning Guidance

If you need to adapt or shorten this lesson for remote learning, we suggest prioritizing Anchor Problem 1 (benefits from discussion) and Anchor Problem 2 (can be done independently). Find more guidance on adapting our math curriculum for remote learning here.

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## Anchor Problems

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### Problem 1

Determine if each situation below would be solved by finding the surface area or the volume of the object. Explain your reasoning.

1. How much wrapping paper is needed to wrap a present?
2. How much water will fill a fish tank?
3. How much cardboard is needed to create an open box?
4. How many cubic inches of dirt will a box hold?
5. How much snow is covering a driveway?

### Problem 2

At a daycare, Kiran sees children climbing on this foam play structure.

Kiran is thinking about building a structure like this for his younger cousins to play on.

1. The entire structure is made out of soft foam so the children don’t hurt themselves. How much foam would Kiran need to build this play structure?
2. The entire structure is covered with vinyl so it is easy to wipe clean. How much vinyl would Kiran need to build this play structure?
3. The foam costs $1¢$ per $\mathrm{in^3}$. The table below lists the costs for different amounts of vinyl. What is the total cost for all the foam and vinyl needed to build this play structure?
 Vinyl ($\mathrm{in^3}$) Cost (\$) Row 1 75 0.45 Row 2 125 0.75

#### References

Open Up Resources Foam Play Structure

Modified by The Match Foundation, Inc.

## Problem Set

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The following resources include problems and activities aligned to the objective of the lesson that can be used to create your own problem set.

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Arlo is building a sandbox for the neighborhood park. The dimensions are shown below.

1. Arlo is planning to build the sandbox out of wood. How many square feet of wood will he need to make the box?
2. The sandbox will be filled ¾ of the way with sand. How many cubic feet of sand will Arlo need?

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