Surface Area of 3D Shapes
Students will calculate the surface area of prisms, pyramids, cones, and spheres.
Key Questions
- Explain how nets can be used to visualise and calculate the surface area of prisms.
- Compare the formulas for the surface area of a cone and a cylinder.
- Design a strategy to find the surface area of a composite 3D shape.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
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