Pyramid Geometry

Introduction

Welcome, Scientists!

Long ago, people built huge structures called pyramids. The Egyptians built them as tombs for pharaohs. They have lasted for thousands of years because of geometry (the math of shapes) and the strong rocks they used.

For this Webquest, you will learn how to:

Measure perimeter
Find area
Understand volume
Measure angles

You will use websites, pictures, and short readings to help you.

👉 Goal: You will explore geometry using pyramids and simple shapes.

Vocabulary Help (Read First)

Perimeter	The distance around the outside of a shape1.
Area	The amount of space inside a flat shape2.
Volume	The amount of space inside a 3D object3.
Base	The bottom part that a pyramid stands on4.
Angle	two lines that meet.

Justify To explain why you chose an answer using facts.

Task

You will:

Visit informational websites
Look at pictures
Answer questions
Show your work

Work alone and write in complete sentences when possible.

Websites for Reference:

Perimeter & Area (Visuals)

https://www.mathsisfun.com/geometry/perimeter.html

https://www.mathsisfun.com/geometry/area.html
Volume & 3D Shapes (Pyramids)

https://www.mathsisfun.com/geometry/pyramids.html
Measuring Angles

https://www.mathsisfun.com/angles.html

Process

📝 Guiding Questions

🔹 Part 1: Perimeter

What does perimeter mean?
How do you find the perimeter of a square?
Draw a square. Write the perimeter.

🔹 Part 2: Area

What does area mean?
What is the formula for area of a rectangle?
Find the area of a rectangle that is 4 units long and 3 units wide.

🔹 Part 3: Volume (Pyramids)

What is volume?
Is a pyramid a 2D or 3D shape?
Why does a pyramid have volume?

🔹 Part 4: Angles

What tool do we use to measure angles?
Draw and label:

an acute angle
a right angle

Evaluation