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Estimate the surface area of the ceiling, PA Core Standard: CC 2.3 HS A 14  \nwalls and floor to determine how much insulation, drywall, paint, and flooring is needed to renovate a room.  \nProgram Associated Vocabulary:  \nDIMENSION, ESTIMATE, INCH, FOOT, YARD, SQUARE INCH/FOOT/YARD, COVERAGE  \nProgram Formulas and Procedures:  \nWhen carpenters are involved in a building project, they have to determine surface area to purchase the correct quantity of material to complete the project. The most common shape that carpenters are involved with is the rectangular prism. A rectangle prism compares to a room. It has a base (floor); it has four sides (four walls) and it has atop (ceiling). In math the top is also referred to as a base. Many rectangular prisms make up a house. But in order to estimate needed material each room needs to be looked at individually.  \nExample:  \nBelow is a room, a rectangular prism; find the surface area using the following formula:  \nSA = 2lw + 2wh + 2lh  \nwidth = 14’length = 28’height = 9’  \nSA = 2(28)(14) + 2(14)(9) + 2(28)(9)  \nSA = 784 + 252 + 504  \nSA = 1540 ft.2  \nCarpenters will use this information to determine how much surface area of flooring is needed:  \nSA = l × w SA = 28’ × 14’ = 392 ft.2  \nCarpenters will use the information when purchasing paint if they were to paint the ceiling and the walls.  \nSA = 1540 ’ – floor =  \nSA = 1540’ – 392’ = 1148’sq ft.  \n. . . .  \nDescription: Apply geometric concepts to model and solve real world problems.  \nMath Associated Vocabulary:  \nAREA, CROSS SECTION, LENGTH, WIDTH, RECTANGLE, BASE, HEIGHT, RADIUS, RECTANGULAR PRISM  \nFormulas and Procedures: Surface Area:  \nCylinder:  \nSA = 2􀫈r2 + 2πrh  \nCone:  \nSA = π r2 + πr (r2+h2)   \nRectangular Prism:  \nSA = 2lw + 2wh+ 2hl  \nSphere:  \nSA = 4πr2  \nPyramid:  \nSA = (area of the base) + ½ l (perimeter of base) b = base, h = height, l= slant length  \nExample: Find the surface area of the cylinder below.  \n60”  \nr = ½ × 38” = 19” h = 60”  \nCylinder SA = 2πr2 + 2πrh SA = 2π(19)2 + 2π(19)(60) SA = 722π + 2,280π  \nSA = 3,002π  \nSA = 9431.06 in.2  \nInstructor’s Script-Comparing and Contrasting  \nIn most cases a carpenter must work with rectangular prisms, but in more complex architectural plans, other shapes are used for dramatic appeal.  \nCommon Mistakes Made By Students  \nUsing incorrect formula: Students may use an incorrect formula to solve a problem. To rectify these errors have the students correctly identify the type of object they are dealing with and use the appropriate formula. Frequently two formulas may be needed for complex problems.  \nWhen dealing with the surface area of cone or a pyramid the instructor needs to stress the difference between the height (h) and slant height (l) .  \nUsing consistent units: If the problem asks for the answer in square feet instead of square inches, be sure to either convert your given measurements into feet first (inches ÷ 12 = feet) or convert your square inch answer into square feet (sq. inches ÷ 144 = sq. feet) .  \nNot “removing” unnecessary surface areas from calculations: Depending on the problem, not all surface areas included in formula may be needed. Identify the areas that are required for the calculation and remove from formula as needed.  \nCTE Instructor’s Extended Discussion  \nSurface area is often used when estimating construction projects. The following are just some of the examples when carpenters use surface area for estimating: foundation concrete sealer, plywood wall sheathing, T & G flooring, roof sheathing, drywall, insulation, paint, floor coverings, siding and roofing.  \n\n| Problems Career and Technical Math Concepts Solutions |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| 1. A customer has asked you to paint a grain silo. The silo’s radius = 15’ and the height = 50’. What is the total surface area of the top and sides of the silo that will be painted? |  |\n| 2. 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