8.MATH.6.A
Describe the volume formula $V = Bh$ of a cylinder in terms of its base area and its height.
Grade 8 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2012
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volume formulacylinderbase areaheight
Skills
- describe (volume formula of a cylinder in terms of base area and height) #dok2
- identify (components of the formula V = Bh) #dok1
- explain (relationship between volume, base area, and height in a cylinder) #dok2
- represent (volume formula using mathematical language) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify the volume formula for a cylinder. #dok1
- I can describe the meaning of the variables in the formula V = Bh. #dok1
- I can explain how the base area and height determine the volume of a cylinder. #dok2
- I can represent the relationship between the base area and height in calculating the volume of a cylinder. #dok2
Big Ideas
- The volume of a cylinder can be determined by multiplying the area of its base by its height.
- Understanding the parts of the volume formula helps in applying it accurately to solve real-world problems.
Essential Questions
- What does each variable in the cylinder volume formula V = Bh represent?
- How does changing the base area or height affect the volume of a cylinder?
- Why do we multiply the base area by the height to find the volume of a cylinder?
- How can you apply the formula V = Bh to solve real-world problems involving cylinders?
- In what situations might it be useful to understand and use the volume formula for a cylinder?