Lesson Plan: Surface of Prisms (Grade 8)

	What to do	How long	Materials
Bridge	Show prisms. Define what a prism is. Pose problem of how much paint, chocolate or gold it would take to cover.  What dimension do we need?  Intro to Surface Area and why you might need it.	≈ 2 minute	3 large unfoldable prisms (rectangular, circular, triangular)
L. Objective	The learners will be able to understand the basic formulas of rectangular, circular and triangular prisms and be able to calculate the surface of them.
T. Objective	Give clear instructions and arrange engaging activities.
Pre-test	Review measurements of area.	≈ 2 minss
Participatory	Unfold the rectangular prism and explain the surface area of it. Write the formula on board. Do the same for circular and triangular prisms. Let each group build a structure using the wooden blocks. Let the students come up with their own formula for the surface area of their structure.	≈ 8 mins	wooden blocks in shapes of  rectangular, circular, and triangular prisms.
Post-test	Let one group demonstrate in front of the class.	≈ 2 mins
Summary	Check the answers of each group.	≈ 1 mins