Activity
University of Regina (Canada)

University of Regina: Math Central: Surface Area to Volume Ratio

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will investigate the relationship between surface area and volume and their application to the inner workings of real life organisms.
Study Guide
Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Spheres

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
What is a sphere? Find a definition, example images, and formulas to help you determine volume and surface area given the radius.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Cell Size

For Students 9th - 10th
Test your knowledge on how to calculate cell size with this quiz.
Activity
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Surface Area of a Sphere

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Dr. Math at the Math Forum provides a concrete way to prove to students the formula for the surface area of a sphere.
Interactive
Calculator Soup

Calculator Soup: Sphere Calculator

For Students 9th - 10th
This online calculator will calculate the 3 unknown values of a sphere given any 1 known variable including radius r, surface area A, volume V and circumference C. It will also give the answers for volume, surface area, and circumference...
Unit Plan
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Sphere Formulas

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site from the Math Forum provides the formulas for finding the area and volume of a sphere.