Introduction to Surface Area
Students will explore the concept of surface area for 3D shapes using nets.
Key Questions
- Explain the difference between volume and surface area.
- Construct the surface area of a cube or cuboid using its net.
- Assess the practical applications of calculating surface area in packaging or painting.
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