Geometry Extra Credit Opportunity: Build a Prism
Requirements:
· Build a right (non-oblique, a.k.a. non-“sleepy”) prism with bases that are rectangles, isosceles triangles, equilateral triangles, regular hexagons, or isosceles trapezoids. You can use paper, cardboard, posterboard, old cereal boxes, etc. If you need supplies, please see me at lunch or send me an email; I am happy to share!
· Make the bases different colors than the lateral faces.
· Each dimension (height, side length, base length, etc.) must be greater than 3 inches long.
· Measure relevant dimensions (base, height, width, etc.) with a ruler and label your prism with its dimensions and your name.
· On a separate piece of paper, draw and label your prism with its dimensions.
· On that sheet of paper, calculate the Lateral Area, Base Area, Surface Area, and Volume of your prism.
· Include all formulas, show all your work, and include units in your answers.
· Do your own work.
· Turn in your prism, your work, and this rubric on or before Friday, Dec 11.
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Build a Prism Rubric
Requirements: You will only receive credit if ALL your work is shown AND correct. (You can bring in your work before the due date to have it checked!)
_____ (1pt) Your geometric solid has bases that are rectangles and they are a different color than the lateral faces. It is clear that you put time and effort into its construction.
OR
_____ (3pts) Your geometric solid is a right prism with bases that are isosceles triangles, equilateral triangles, regular hexagons, or isosceles trapezoids. It is clear that you put time and effort into its construction.
_____ (1pt) You labeled your prism with its dimensions and your name. Each dimension is 3 or more inches long.
_____ (1pt) On a separate piece of paper, you drew and labeled your prism with its dimensions. This rubric is attached to your work.
_____ (5pts) On your piece of paper, you calculated the Lateral Area, Base Area, Surface Area, and Volume of your prism. You showed all of your work, you showed all your formulas, all of your work is correct, and you included units in your answers.
Total Extra Credit Earned: _____ (10 points possible)