About This Lesson
Ever wondered why crushed ice seems to cool your drink faster than cubed ice?
Surface area is an important mathematical concept that can help you understand this real-life problem.
In this artistic, real-life lesson plan, students will learn about finding the surface area of rectangular prisms using 3D shape nets. The lesson plan includes guided notes, practice with color by code, and a real-life application of finding the surface area of ice in drinks like lemonade.