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.
