Mathematics - Geometry - Volume and Surface Area - Volume of cubes and rectangular prisms - Design a Container

Challenge: 'Design a rectangular box with volume EXACTLY 36 cubic units.' Multiple solutions: 1×1×36, 1×2×18, 1×3×12, 1×4×9, 1×6×6, 2×2×9, 2×3×6, 3×3×4. The student adjusts L, W, H sliders and sees when volume hits 36. Then: 'Which of your designs has the LEAST surface area?' (Answer: 3×3×4, closest

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Mathematics - Geometry - Volume and Surface Area - Volume of cubes and rectangular prisms - Design a Container

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Challenge: 'Design a rectangular box with volume EXACTLY 36 cubic units.' Multiple solutions: 1×1×36, 1×2×18, 1×3×12, 1×4×9, 1×6×6, 2×2×9, 2×3×6, 3×3×4. The student adjusts L, W, H sliders and sees when volume hits 36. Then: 'Which of your designs has the LEAST surface area?' (Answer: 3×3×4, closest

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MathematicsGeometry - Volume and Surface AreaStage 5, PYP Grade 5, Class 6, Grade 5, Class 6

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