Now, it's your turn to find the surface area of a room in your house. Pick any room that is a rectangular prism (or as close as possible). Then, follow these steps to find the surface area of the room.
| Measure the length, width, and height of the room you have chosen. You may need someone to help you. Round your measurement to the nearest foot. |
| Calculate the perimeter of the base of your room. |
| Calculate the area of the base of your room. |
| Calculate the surface area of your room. |
Click the Activity button below to download the Surface Area Worksheet. Use this document to record the information to solve for the surface area of your room and to show your calculations. Once your worksheet is complete, submit the assignment to your teacher.
