Volume of a Rectangular Prism: Investigation

STUDENTS:
Interact with the applet below for a few minutes. Then answer the questions that follow. [br][br][b][color=#1e84cc]To explore this resource in Augmented Reality, see the directions beneath the questions listed below. [/color][/b]
1.
In the activity above, create a rectangular prism that has its first layer measuring 3 units long by 4 units wide. Suppose this rectangular prism is 2 layers high. How many cubes make up this prism?
2.
In the above activity, create a rectangular prism that has its first layer measuring 5 units long by 3 units wide. How many cubes make up this prism if this prism is 2 layers high? 3 layers high? 10 layers high?
3.
How can we EASILY determine the number of cubes that fit inside ANY rectangular prism? Describe.
TO EXPLORE IN AUGMENTED REALITY:
1) Open up GeoGebra 3D app on your device. [br][br]2) Go to the[b] MENU (horizontal bars)[/b] in the upper left corner. Select [b]OPEN[/b]. [br] In the Search GeoGebra Resources input box, type [b]dp6ghmvv[/b][br] (Note this is the resource ID = last 8 digits of the URL for this resource.)[br][br]3) In the resource that uploads, zoom out and/or adjust the [br] LENGTH, WIDTH, & HEIGHT sliders to create a prism with dimensions you like. [br][br] Press the [b]AR[/b] button in the lower right corner of your 3D screen. Follow the directions that appear.
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