Framework for Learning: Lateral Surface Area – Introduction
Leader’s Name: ………………………………….
Co-Leader’s Name: ……………………………..
Instructor’s Initials: ………
___________________________________________________________________________________
Getting Started:
Calculate the area of the following. Justify and label your answers. Compare answers with a partner
and correct any mistakes.
10 cm
3m
8 in
4 cm
Area = ____________
2 in
Area = ____________
Area = ____________
Working In It:
Log into UMATH X
From the menu on the left:
Hover over the Strand: Measurement & Geometry
Hover over Section 7: Solids…Volumes and Surface Area
Hover over the Lesson: Surface Area of a Solid
Select and complete the Sub Lesson: Lateral Surface Area
As you work through the lessons, complete the corresponding notes and diagrams below.
Lateral surface area is the __________ of the __________ of the lateral faces of a three-dimensional
figure. The areas of the __________ are not included.
Lateral Surface Area:
2 short lateral faces
2×(
)=
+ 2 long lateral faces
2×(
) =+
sq. units
Label the bases and the lateral faces in the following nets. Color the bases red and the lateral faces
orange.
Rectangular Prism #2
Rectangular Prism #3
Rectangular Prism #1
Calculate the lateral surface area (i.e., Lateral SA) of each rectangular prism shown above.
Justify and label your answers in the work space provided below.
Rectangular Prism #1
Lateral SA = ____________
Rectangular Prism #2
Lateral SA = ____________
Rectangular Prism #3
Lateral SA = ____________
Reflect And Connect:
Draw a rectangular prism complete with dimensions.
Exchange papers with your partner and require him/her to: 1) draw the corresponding net of the figure
on the grid below; 2) label the dimensions of the net; 3) calculate the lateral surface area of the figure.
Discuss your answers and correct any mistakes before turning in your work to your teacher.
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