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Which container holds a larger amount of popcorn?

For Teachers 6th - 7th
What does popcorn have to do with math?  Seventh grade mathematicians are provided an opportunity to develop a conceptual understanding of the formula for volume and to use it as a tool to solve problems. The lesson begins with a...
Worksheet
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Surface Area

For Students 7th - 8th
In this surface area worksheet, students find the area of rectangular prisms and cylinders.  This four-page worksheet contains eight multi-step problems.  Answers are provided on the last two pages.
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Surface Areas of Prisms, Pyramids and Cylinders

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners identify and use appropriate formulas to find surface areas of solid figures, practice using formula sheet to solve textbook problems, construct solid figures of given surface area using TABS+ software program, and use Internet...
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Surface Area of Prisms

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students compute surface area and volume of prisms. In this surface area lesson, students find the surface area and volume of rectangular and triangular prisms. Independently, students use their computers to determine the volume,...
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Exploring Properties of Rectangular Prisms

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Young scholars explore the properties of rectangular prisms. In this geometry instructional activity, students identify properties of two and three dimensional shapes. They use Cabri technology to create polygons and solve problems.
Interactive
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Find the surface area of solids

For Students 9th - 12th
For this online math worksheet, students find the surface area of solid shapes given their dimensions. This excellent resource allows the students to check their answers, and to get "hints" should they run into difficulties. A terrific...
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Nets And Surface Area

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Upper graders investigate how to find the surface area when using two-dimensional shapes. They conduct an investigation in groups while working sample problems given during class discussion with the teacher. They also review how to...
Lesson Plan
Virginia Department of Education

Surface Area and Volume

For Teachers 9th - 11th Standards
Partners use materials to wrap three-dimensional objects to determine the formula for surface area. The groups use an orange to calculate the amount of peel it takes to completely cover the fruit. Using manipulatives, individuals then...
Unit Plan
Radford University

Surface Area and Volume

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Who knew there were pyramids in China? Learners apply surface area and volume formulas to several different real-world situations. They calculate the volume and surface area of an aquarium, an ice cream cone, and Egyptian and Chinese...
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Box It Up

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students calculate the surface area of prisms. In this geometry instructional activity, students investigate the properties of prisms and analyze ways to calculate the are of a rectangular prism. They derive the formula for surface area.
Worksheet
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Rectangular Prisms (H)

For Students 7th
In this rectangular prisms worksheet, 7th graders find the volume and surface area of the rectangular prisms. Students solve 3 rectangular prisms problems.
Worksheet
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Rectangular Prisms (E)

For Students 6th - 8th
In this rectangular prisms worksheet, students find the volume and surface area for the rectangular prisms. Students solve 3 problems.
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Rectangular Prisms (I)

For Students 5th - 7th
In this rectangular prisms activity, students find the volume and surface area for the rectangular prisms. Students solve 3 problems.
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Rectangular Prisms (C)

For Students 4th - 6th
In this rectangular prisms worksheet, learners use their problem solving skills to find the volume and surface area of 3 rectangular prisms.
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Rectangular Prisms (D)

For Students 7th
In this volume and surface area worksheet, 7th graders find the volume and surface area for the rectangular prisms. Students solve 3 problems.
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Cereal Box Surface Area

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
How much math can your learners pour out of a cereal box? Your middle schoolers will explore their favorite cereal and calculate the surface area, volume, and weight ratios and log this information on the provided worksheet. They get to...
Workbook
Utah Education Network (UEN)

Geometry

For Students 6th Standards
Shape one's understanding of geometry using the resource. The sixth of seven chapters in 6th Grade Math focuses on geometry principles. Future mathematicians learn to find the area of parallelograms, trapezoids, triangles, and other...
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Volume Review

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars investigate the concepts of volume for rectangular prisms and spheres. They measure the volume of one balloon and then consider how many breaths it would take to fill the room with balloons. The rectangular prism being...
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Volume of Cylinders

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Middle and high schoolers calculate the volume of cylinders. In this geometry lesson, learners differentiate between rectangular prisms and cylinders. They use the correct formula to solve for each solid.
Worksheet
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Calculate Surface Area Worksheet

For Students 4th - 8th
Learners calculate the surface area of three rectangular prisms, including a cube, based on given dimensions. There are only three diagrams with which to work. Nice homework, as it provides practice, but isn't too much busy work or...
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Surface Area of Prisms

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students calculate the surface area of different prisms. In this geometry lesson, students identify the shapes of solids based on the properties of that solid. They calculate the surface area using nets and properties of prisms.
Handout
Charleston School District

Volume of Rounded Objects

For Students 8th - 10th Standards
How much can different shapes hold? The answer varies depending on the shape and dimensions. Individuals learn the formulas for the volume of a sphere, cone, and cylinder. They apply the formulas to find the volume of these...
Worksheet
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Family Activity: Gift Wrapping - Surface Area

For Students 9th - 12th
In this surface area instructional activity, students solve 6 short answer problems. Students determine the amount of gift wrap paper needed to cover a rectangular box using surface area formulas.
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Volume of a Rectangular Prism

For Teachers 4th - 7th Standards
Children use the length, width, and height of an object to calculate the volume of a rectangular prism. They observe how to multiply three numbers at a time, and define volume. Pupils observe as the teacher demonstrates how to determine...