Illustrative Math-Media4Math Alignment

 

 

Illustrative Math Alignment: Grade 7 Unit 7

Angles, Triangles, and Prisms

Lesson 15: Distinguishing Volume and Surface Area

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Math Example--Volume Concepts--Calculating Volume: Example 19 Math Example--Volume Concepts--Calculating Volume: Example 19 Math Example--Volume Concepts--Calculating Volume: Example 19

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Volume

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A green cube with side length labeled as 7. The image illustrates how to calculate the volume of a cube with known side length. This image illustrates Example 19: The text describes finding the volume of a cube. The formula used is V = s3, where s = 7. After substituting, the result is V = 343.

Volume is a fundamental concept in geometry that helps students understand the space occupied by three-dimensional objects. In this collection, each example uses various geometric shapes to calculate volume, showcasing real-life applications of volume in different shapes.

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Math Example--Volume Concepts--Calculating Volume: Example 2 Math Example--Volume Concepts--Calculating Volume: Example 2 Math Example--Volume Concepts--Calculating Volume: Example 2

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Volume

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A rectangular prism with dimensions labeled as x, y, and z. The image shows a general example of calculating the volume of a rectangular prism using variables instead of specific numbers. This image illustrates Example 2: The caption describes how to find the volume of a rectangular prism using variables for length (x), width (y), and height (z). The formula is given as V = x * y * z, but no specific values are provided.

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Math Example--Volume Concepts--Calculating Volume: Example 20 Math Example--Volume Concepts--Calculating Volume: Example 20 Math Example--Volume Concepts--Calculating Volume: Example 20

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Volume

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A green cube with side length labeled as x. This image is part of a math example showing how to calculate the volume of a cube using an unknown side length. This image illustrates Example 20: The text explains how to find the volume of a cube with an unknown side length x. The formula used is V = s3, and substituting s = x gives V = x3.

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Math Example--Volume Concepts--Calculating Volume: Example 21 Math Example--Volume Concepts--Calculating Volume: Example 21 Math Example--Volume Concepts--Calculating Volume: Example 21

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A hollow cube with an outer edge of 9 and an inner hollow region with an edge of 7. The image shows how to calculate the volume by subtracting the volume of the inner cube from the outer cube. This image illustrates Example 21: Find the volume of a hollow cube. The formula used is V = s13 - s23, where s1 is the outer edge (9) and s2 is the inner edge (7). The solution calculates 9^3 - 7^3 = 386..

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Math Example--Volume Concepts--Calculating Volume: Example 22 Math Example--Volume Concepts--Calculating Volume: Example 22 Math Example--Volume Concepts--Calculating Volume: Example 22

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Volume

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A hollow cube with an outer edge of x and an inner hollow region with an edge of x - 2. The image shows how to calculate the volume by subtracting the volume of the inner cube from the outer cube. This image illustrates Example 22: Find the volume of a hollow cube. The formula used is V = s13 - s23, where s1 = x and s2 = x - 2. Expanding and simplifying gives V = 6x2 - 12x + 8.

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Math Example--Volume Concepts--Calculating Volume: Example 23 Math Example--Volume Concepts--Calculating Volume: Example 23 Math Example--Volume Concepts--Calculating Volume: Example 23

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Volume

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A cone with a height of 12 and a radius of 4. The image shows how to calculate its volume using the cone volume formula (V = 1/3 * π * r2 * h). This image illustrates Example 23: Find the volume of a cone. The formula used is V = (1/3) * π * r2 * h, where r = 4 and h = 12. Substituting these values gives V = (1/3) * π * (42) * 12 = 64π.

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Math Example--Volume Concepts--Calculating Volume: Example 24 Math Example--Volume Concepts--Calculating Volume: Example 24 Math Example--Volume Concepts--Calculating Volume: Example 24

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Volume

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A cone with a height labeled as y and a radius labeled as x. The image shows how to calculate its volume using the cone volume formula (V = 1/3 * π * r2 * h). This image illustrates Example 24: Find the volume of a cone. The formula used is V = (1/3) * π * r2 * h, where r = x and h = y. Substituting these variables gives V = (x^2 * y)/3 * π.

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Math Example--Volume Concepts--Calculating Volume: Example 3 Math Example--Volume Concepts--Calculating Volume: Example 3 Math Example--Volume Concepts--Calculating Volume: Example 3

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Volume

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A hollow rectangular prism with outer dimensions: length = 60, width = 20, and height = 16. The inner hollow part has dimensions: length = 60, width = 18, and height = 14. The image shows how to subtract volumes to find the hollow volume. This image illustrates Example 3: The caption explains how to calculate the volume of a hollow rectangular prism by subtracting the inner volume from the outer volume. V = (60 * 20 * 16) - (60 * 18 * 14) = 4080.

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Math Example--Volume Concepts--Calculating Volume: Example 4 Math Example--Volume Concepts--Calculating Volume: Example 4 Math Example--Volume Concepts--Calculating Volume: Example 4

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A hollow rectangular prism with outer dimensions labeled as x, y, and z, and inner hollow dimensions labeled as x - 2 and y - 2. The image shows a symbolic calculation for finding the hollow volume using variables. This image illustrates Example 4: The caption describes how to calculate the volume of a hollow rectangular prism by subtracting the inner volume from the outer volume using variables: V = xyz - z(y - 2)(x - 2) = 2z(y + x - 2).

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Math Example--Volume Concepts--Calculating Volume: Example 5 Math Example--Volume Concepts--Calculating Volume: Example 5 Math Example--Volume Concepts--Calculating Volume: Example 5

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The image shows a triangular prism with dimensions labeled as base (7), height (10), and length (25). It is part of an example on how to calculate the volume of a solid triangular prism. This image illustrates Example 5: "Find the volume of this triangular prism." The solution involves substituting the given measurements into the volume formula for a triangular prism: V = 1/2 * b * h * l = 1/2 * 7 * 10 * 25 = 875.

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Math Example--Volume Concepts--Calculating Volume: Example 6 Math Example--Volume Concepts--Calculating Volume: Example 6 Math Example--Volume Concepts--Calculating Volume: Example 6

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Volume

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The image depicts a triangular prism with dimensions labeled as x, y, and z. The example demonstrates how to calculate the volume using a general formula for a triangular prism. This image illustrates Example 6: "Find the volume of this triangular prism." The solution uses the formula V = 1/2 * b * h * l, which is simplified to V = 1/2 * x * y * z..

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Math Example--Volume Concepts--Calculating Volume: Example 7 Math Example--Volume Concepts--Calculating Volume: Example 7 Math Example--Volume Concepts--Calculating Volume: Example 7

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Volume

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The image shows a hollow triangular prism with outer dimensions labeled as base (10), height (7), and length (35), and inner dimensions labeled as base (8) and height (5). The example calculates the volume by subtracting the hollow region from the full prism. This image illustrates Example 7: "Find the volume of this hollow triangular prism." The solution calculates the full volume using V = 1/2 * b1 * h1 * l1 - 1/2 * b2 * h2 * l2, which simplifies to V = 1/2 * 10 * 7 * 35 - 1/2 * 8 * 5 * 35 = 525..

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Math Example--Volume Concepts--Calculating Volume: Example 8 Math Example--Volume Concepts--Calculating Volume: Example 8 Math Example--Volume Concepts--Calculating Volume: Example 8

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Volume

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This image shows a hollow triangular prism with outer dimensions labeled as x, y, and z, and inner dimensions reduced by 2 units each. It demonstrates how to calculate the volume by subtracting the hollow region from the full prism. This image illustrates Example 8: "Find the volume of this hollow triangular prism." The solution uses V = 1/2 * b1 * h1 * l1 - 1/2 * b2 * h2 * l2, which simplifies to V = z(xy - (x - 2)(y - 2)) = z(x + y - 2)..

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Math Example--Volume Concepts--Calculating Volume: Example 9 Math Example--Volume Concepts--Calculating Volume: Example 9 Math Example--Volume Concepts--Calculating Volume: Example 9

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A green cylinder with a radius of 10 units and a height of 8 units. The radius is marked on the top surface, and the height is marked on the side. This image illustrates Example 9: The task is to find the volume of the cylinder. The volume formula V = πr2h is used. Substituting the values r = 10 and h = 8, the volume is calculated as V= 800π.

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MATH EXAMPLES--Teacher's Guide: Volume MATH EXAMPLES--Teacher's Guide: Volume MATH EXAMPLES--Teacher's Guide: Volume

This set of tutorials provides 24 examples of how to find the volume of various 3-dimensional geometric figures.

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MATH EXAMPLES--Volume MATH EXAMPLES--Volume MATH EXAMPLES--Volume

This set of tutorials provides 24 examples of how to find the volume of various 3-dimensional geometric figures. NOTE: The download is a PPT file.

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Video Definition 1--3D Geometry--Antiprism Video Definition 1--3D Geometry--Antiprism Antiprism

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3D Geometry

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An antiprism is a polyhedron composed of two parallel copies of some particular polygon, connected by an alternating band of triangles.

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Video Definition 1--3D Geometry--Antiprism--Spanish Audio Video Definition 1--3D Geometry--Antiprism--Spanish Audio Video Definition 1--3D Geometry--Antiprism--Spanish Audio

This is part of a collection of math video definitions related to the topic of 3D Geometry. These videos have Spanish audio. Note: The download is an MP4 video.

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Video Definition 19--3D Geometry--Horizontal Cross-Section of a Triangular Prism Video Definition 19--3D Geometry--Horizontal Cross-Section of a Triangular Prism Horizontal Cross-Section of a Triangular Prism

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3D Geometry

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A horizontal cross-section of a triangular prism is the intersection of the prism with a horizontal plane, resulting in a rectangle or another polygon.

Triangular Prisms
Video Definition 19--3D Geometry--Horizontal Cross-Section of a Triangular Prism--Spanish Audio Video Definition 19--3D Geometry--Horizontal Cross-Section of a Triangular Prism--Spanish Audio Video Definition 19--3D Geometry--Horizontal Cross-Section of a Triangular Prism--Spanish Audio

This is part of a collection of math video definitions related to the topic of 3D Geometry. These videos have Spanish audio. Note: The download is an MP4 video.

Triangular Prisms
Video Definition 20--3D Geometry--Horizontal Cross-Section of an Antiprism Video Definition 20--3D Geometry--Horizontal Cross-Section of an Antiprism Horizontal Cross-Section of an Antiprism

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3D Geometry

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A horizontal cross-section of an antiprism is the intersection of the antiprism with a horizontal plane, resulting in a polygon.

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Video Definition 20--3D Geometry--Horizontal Cross-Section of an Antiprism--Spanish Audio Video Definition 20--3D Geometry--Horizontal Cross-Section of an Antiprism--Spanish Audio Video Definition 20--3D Geometry--Horizontal Cross-Section of an Antiprism--Spanish Audio

This is part of a collection of math video definitions related to the topic of 3D Geometry. These videos have Spanish audio. Note: The download is an MP4 video.

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Video Definition 30--3D Geometry--Net for a Rectangular Prism Video Definition 30--3D Geometry--Net for a Rectangular Prism Net for a Rectangular Prism

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3D Geometry

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A net for a rectangular prism is a two-dimensional representation of a rectangular prism, showing its six rectangular faces laid out flat.

Rectangular Prisms
Video Definition 30--3D Geometry--Net for a Rectangular Prism--Spanish Audio Video Definition 30--3D Geometry--Net for a Rectangular Prism--Spanish Audio Video Definition 30--3D Geometry--Net for a Rectangular Prism--Spanish Audio

This is part of a collection of math video definitions related to the topic of 3D Geometry. These videos have Spanish audio. Note: The download is an MP4 video.

Rectangular Prisms
Video Definition 32--3D Geometry--Net for a Triangular Prism Video Definition 32--3D Geometry--Net for a Triangular Prism Net for a Triangular Prism

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3D Geometry

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A net for a triangular prism is a two-dimensional representation of a triangular prism, showing its two triangular bases and three rectangular faces laid out flat.

Triangular Prisms
Video Definition 32--3D Geometry--Net for a Triangular Prism--Spanish Audio Video Definition 32--3D Geometry--Net for a Triangular Prism--Spanish Audio Video Definition 32--3D Geometry--Net for a Triangular Prism--Spanish Audio

This is part of a collection of math video definitions related to the topic of 3D Geometry. These videos have Spanish audio. Note: The download is an MP4 video.

Triangular Prisms
Video Definition 33--3D Geometry--Net for an Antiprism Video Definition 33--3D Geometry--Net for an Antiprism Net for an Antiprism

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3D Geometry

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A net for an antiprism is a two-dimensional representation of an antiprism, showing its two polygonal bases and the alternating triangular faces laid out flat.

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Video Definition 33--3D Geometry--Net for an Antiprism--Spanish Audio Video Definition 33--3D Geometry--Net for an Antiprism--Spanish Audio Video Definition 33--3D Geometry--Net for an Antiprism--Spanish Audio

This is part of a collection of math video definitions related to the topic of 3D Geometry. These videos have Spanish audio. Note: The download is an MP4 video.

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Video Definition 38--3D Geometry--Prism Video Definition 38--3D Geometry--Prism Prism

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3D Geometry

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A prism is a three-dimensional shape with two parallel, congruent bases and rectangular lateral faces.

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Prisms are important geometric shapes characterized by their two parallel, congruent bases and rectangular lateral faces. They are used in various fields, including architecture, engineering, and optics, to create structures and lenses. In mathematics, prisms are essential for understanding concepts of volume and surface area, with formulas like 

V = Base Area × Height 

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Video Definition 38--3D Geometry--Prism--Spanish Audio Video Definition 38--3D Geometry--Prism--Spanish Audio Video Definition 38--3D Geometry--Prism--Spanish Audio

This is part of a collection of math video definitions related to the topic of 3D Geometry. These videos have Spanish audio. Note: The download is an MP4 video.

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Video Definition 40--3D Geometry--Rectangular Prism Video Definition 40--3D Geometry--Rectangular Prism Rectangular Prism

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3D Geometry

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A rectangular prism is a three-dimensional shape with six rectangular faces, twelve edges, and eight vertices.

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Rectangular prisms are fundamental geometric shapes characterized by their six rectangular faces, twelve edges, and eight vertices. They are used in various fields, including architecture, engineering, and packaging, to create structures and containers. In mathematics, rectangular prisms are essential for understanding concepts of volume and surface area, with formulas like 

V = l × w × h 

Rectangular Prisms
Video Definition 40--3D Geometry--Rectangular Prism--Spanish Audio Video Definition 40--3D Geometry--Rectangular Prism--Spanish Audio Video Definition 40--3D Geometry--Rectangular Prism--Spanish Audio

This is part of a collection of math video definitions related to the topic of 3D Geometry. These videos have Spanish audio. Note: The download is an MP4 video.

Rectangular Prisms
Video Definition 46--3D Geometry--Triangular Prism Video Definition 46--3D Geometry--Triangular Prism Triangular Prism

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3D Geometry

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A triangular prism is a three-dimensional shape with two parallel triangular bases and three rectangular faces.

Description

Triangular prisms are important geometric shapes characterized by their two parallel triangular bases and three rectangular lateral faces. They are used in various fields, including architecture, engineering, and optics, to create structures and lenses. In mathematics, triangular prisms are essential for understanding concepts of volume and surface area, with formulas like 

V = Base Area × Height

Triangular Prisms
Video Definition 46--3D Geometry--Triangular Prism--Spanish Audio Video Definition 46--3D Geometry--Triangular Prism--Spanish Audio Video Definition 46--3D Geometry--Triangular Prism--Spanish Audio

This is part of a collection of math video definitions related to the topic of 3D Geometry. These videos have Spanish audio. Note: The download is an MP4 video.

Triangular Prisms
Video Definition 53--3D Geometry--Vertical Cross-Section of an Antiprism Video Definition 53--3D Geometry--Vertical Cross-Section of an Antiprism Vertical Cross-Section of an Antiprism

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3D Geometry

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A vertical cross-section of an antiprism is the intersection of the antiprism with a vertical plane, resulting in a polygon.

3-Dimensional Figures
Video Definition 53--3D Geometry--Vertical Cross-Section of an Antiprism--Spanish Audio Video Definition 53--3D Geometry--Vertical Cross-Section of an Antiprism--Spanish Audio Video Definition 53--3D Geometry--Vertical Cross-Section of an Antiprism--Spanish Audio

This is part of a collection of math video definitions related to the topic of 3D Geometry. These videos have Spanish audio. Note: The download is an MP4 video.

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Video Definition 58--3D Geometry--Vertical Cross-Sections of a Triangular Prism Video Definition 58--3D Geometry--Vertical Cross-Sections of a Triangular Prism Vertical Cross-Sections of a Triangular Prism

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3D Geometry

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Vertical cross-sections of a triangular prism are the intersections of the prism with vertical planes, resulting in rectangles or triangles.

Triangular Prisms
Video Definition 58--3D Geometry--Vertical Cross-Sections of a Triangular Prism--Spanish Audio Video Definition 58--3D Geometry--Vertical Cross-Sections of a Triangular Prism--Spanish Audio Video Definition 58--3D Geometry--Vertical Cross-Sections of a Triangular Prism--Spanish Audio

This is part of a collection of math video definitions related to the topic of 3D Geometry. These videos have Spanish audio. Note: The download is an MP4 video.

Triangular Prisms
Video Transcript: Geometry Applications—Antiprisms Video Transcript: Geometry Applications: Antiprisms Video Transcript: Geometry Applications: Antiprisms

This is the transcript for the video: Geometry Applications—Antiprisms. In this video students learn the basics of antiprisms, in the context of New York’s Freedom Tower, which has an antiprism design. They learn the properties of antiprisms, with the focus on those with a square base.

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Video Transcript: Geometry Applications—Rectangular Prisms Video Transcript: Geometry Applications: Rectangular Prisms Rectangular Prisms
Video Transcript: Geometry Applications—Triangular Prisms Video Transcript: Geometry Applications: Triangular Prisms Video Transcript: Geometry Applications: Triangular Prisms

This is the transcript for the video: Geometry Applications--Triangular Prisms. In this video students study a real-world application of triangular prisms: The Flat Iron Building in New York City. This building is an ideal example of a real-world prism and also provides a tie-in to right triangle geometry.

Triangular Prisms
Video Transcript: Geometry Applications—What Are Prisms? Video Transcript: Geometry Applications: What Are Prisms? Video Transcript: Geometry Applications: What Are Prisms?

This is the transcript for the video: Geometry Applications--What Are Prisms? In this video students learn the basics of prisms and anti prisms. They learn the properties of triangular prisms, rectangular prisms, triangular antiprisms, and rectangular antiprisms.

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Rectangular Prisms and Triangular Prisms
VIDEO: 3D Geometry Animation: Antiprism Folding Out into Two Pyramids VIDEO: 3D Geometry Animation: Antiprisms 2 VIDEO: 3D Geometry Animation: Antiprism Folding Out into Two Pyramids

This is part of a series of video animations of three-dimensional figures. These animations show different views of these figures: top, side, and bottom. Many of these figures are a standard part of the geometry curriculum and being able to recognize them is important.

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Study these animations to learn the basic properties of these 3D figures. In particular, make a note of their sides, edges, and vertices. Look for any symmetries they have. Look for polygon shapes that are familiar. Finally, think of real-world examples that use these  figures.

Below we also include information about Platonic solids and 2D nets of these 3D figures. To get a better understanding of these 3D figures, study these basic forms.

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Video: Geometry Applications—Antiprisms VIDEO: Geometry Applications: 3D Geometry, Antiprisms VIDEO: Geometry Applications: 3D Geometry, Antiprisms

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3D Geometry

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This video focuses on antiprisms, with One World Trade Center serving as a striking example. An antiprism is a polyhedron with two congruent polygonal bases rotated relative to each other and triangular sides connecting them. Key vocabulary includes antiprism, square base, triangular sides, and octagon. The geometry of the Freedom Tower is discussed, including its octagonal slices and symbolic height of 1776 feet. Applications highlight the dual role of the building as both an office space and a monument, emphasizing how its antiprism structure represents unity and homage to the Twin Towers.

3-Dimensional Figures
Video: Geometry Applications—Rectangular Prisms VIDEO: Geometry Applications: 3D Geometry, Rectangular Prisms VIDEO: Geometry Applications: 3D Geometry, Rectangular Prisms

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3D Geometry

Rectangular Prisms
Video: Geometry Applications—Triangular Prisms VIDEO: Geometry Applications: 3D Geometry, Triangular Prisms VIDEO: Geometry Applications: 3D Geometry, Triangular Prisms

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3D Geometry

Triangular Prisms
Video: Geometry Applications—What Are Prisms? VIDEO: Geometry Applications: 3D Geometry, What Are Prisms? VIDEO: Geometry Applications: 3D Geometry, What Are Prisms?

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3D Geometry

Rectangular Prisms and Triangular Prisms