Students will learn how changing one aspect of a shape affects its volume and surface area. Before attempting this section, students should know how to compute the volume and surface area of various figures. Here's an excellent video on the subject. Conclude by giving your students this challenge.
Next, give your students these challenges:
- 2019 Math Kangaroo Levels 5-6 Problem #26 by STEM4all
- Three Fingers and a Loop of String by NRICH
Conclude by leading this investigation:
Fractured Fractions – equivalent
by MathPickle