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How can you find how much wood one log can produce? Learners first learn how a log can be modeled as a cylinder. They then find out how to calculate the volume of a cylinder.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use the video with learners who need help determining the volume of a cylinder
Classroom Considerations
- Note that the video refers to the length of a cylinder rather than the more common dimension of height
- The video does not reference the formula for the volume of a cylinder
- The ninth installment of an 11-part video Math in Science video series
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Video describes the method in words for those who have trouble with formulas
Cons
- Video indicates that pi is equal to 3.14, not approximately 3.14