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Minimize Surface Area of a Cylinder Given the Volume

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this cylinder worksheet, students minimize the surface area given a set volume.  Students supply the height and radius of the can with the smallest surface area.
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Surface Area of Cube Worksheet

For Students 7th - 8th
In this surface area learning exercise, students compute the total surface area of a cube when given the length of one side.  This two-page learning exercise contains 8 problems.  Answers are provided.
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Three Dimensional Geometry Crossword

For Students 9th - 10th
In this three dimensional geometry crossword, students explore terminology in fifteen crossword problems.  A word bank and solutions are provided.
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Surface Area with Polydrons

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students explore measurements by analyzing geometric shapes. In this surface area instructional activity, students identify the terms volume, weight, perimeter and area in order to find the requested measurements of specific polygons....
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Seven Sets of Area Problems

For Students 10th - 11th
In this area worksheet, students solve for the area of rectangles, parallelograms, triangles, trapezoids, kites, regular polygons, circles, and surface area.  The worksheets is divided into seven different sets of problems.
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Calculating Surface Area

For Students 7th - 9th
In this surface area worksheet, students find the surface are of cubes and rectangular prisms.  This one-page worksheet contains 3 problems.
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House Painting Problems

For Students 9th - 10th
In this house painting problem, students solve a work problem.  They determine the amount of time it takes to paint a house.  This one-page worksheet contains 1 problem.  The answer is provided.
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Kites

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars build a kite while integrating math and science. In this kite building lesson, students construct a blueprint and apply mathematical formulas while constructing a kite. They use appropriate flight and kite terminology to...
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Concept: Exponents in Formulas

For Teachers 8th - 10th
In this volume and surface area worksheet, students use their calculators to find the volume or surface area of a pictured 3-dimensional figure.
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Volume & Candy Creations Model

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders investigate surface area.  In this surface area lesson, 6th graders design a box of candy that has a volume of 30 cubic inches.  Students are trying to minimize surface area while keeping volume constant. ...
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Geometry Institute Lesson

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students practice geometry skills. In this geometry lesson, students find the surface area of cubes and prisms, identify shapes on solids, and distinguish between 2-dimensional objects and solids.
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Surface area of a cube

For Students 5th - 8th
In this surface area of a cube worksheet, students answer short answer questions on how to find the surface area and calculating the equation for different problems. Students answer 7 questions.
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Surface Area and Volume of Similar Solids

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students explore similar figures. In this surface area and volume lesson, students identify the relationship between the surface area and volume of similar figures.
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Volume, Surface Area for Rectangular & Triangular Prisms

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the concept of rectangular and triangular prisms. In this rectangular and triangular prism instructional activity, 7th graders identify various prisms as triangular or rectangular. Students discuss the various...
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Area, Perimeter and Volume

For Students 7th - 8th
In this area, perimeter and volume activity, students solve and complete 12 various types of problems. First, they calculate the value for each variable in the triangle shown. Then, students find the distance of the ladder against a wall...
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Color Your World

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students calculate the cost of painting a room. In this surface area lesson, students create a scale model from provided dimensions of a bedroom. Groups use area formulas to find square footage, from which materials and labor costs are...
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The Surface Area of a Cylinder

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Learners measure the circumference of a cylinder. In this cylinder lesson plan, students use round container lids and flexible rectangles to measure the circumference of the cylinder. They put the shapes together to make their own...
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Leveled Problem Solving Surface Area of Cylinders

For Students 6th
In this surface area worksheet, 6th graders solve 6 word problems in which they find the surface area of cylinders. They use 3.14 for pi when calculating the area.
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Maximum and Minimum Problems

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this maximum and minimum problems worksheet, students solve and complete 9 various types of problems. First, they find two numbers with a given sum. Then, students find the maximum and minimum value of each equation. They also find...
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Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures

For Students 7th - 8th
In this elements, compounds, and mixtures worksheet, students answer questions about the properties of elements, mixtures, and compounds. Students identify the physical changes that is made to a substance to determine if it is an element.
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Functions

For Students 10th
In this functions activity, 10th graders solve and complete 6 different types of problems. First, they find the largest value of a given function. Then, students determine the values of the constants a, b, c, dso that the curve is a...
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Surface Area

For Students 7th - 9th
In this surface area worksheet, learners answer 1 word problem given a diagram and other important facts. Students should show their thinking.
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Triangles

For Students 10th
In this triangles worksheet, 10th graders solve 10 different problems that include determining the measurement of various angles. First, they determine the area of a triangle illustrated on the sheet. Then, students use the picture to...
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Surface Area and Volume

For Students 10th
In this surface area and volume worksheet, 10th graders solve 10 different problems that includes various types of solids and cylinders. First, they determine the surface area for each figure given certain measurements. Then, students...