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.
Handout
Ducksters

Ducksters: Kids Math: Finding the Volume and Surface Area of a Cylinder

For Students 7th - 9th Standards
Explains how to calculate the volume and surface area of a cylinder using the standard formulas. Includes example problems.
Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: G Mg How Thick Is a Soda Can? Variation I

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
In this task, students are given the dimensions of a soda can and are asked to estimate its thickness. They must first find the surface area and the volume of aluminum. Aligns with G-MG.A.1 and G-MG.A.2.
Lesson Plan
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Shape Changing With the Cyber Squad

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
In this project, you will make 2-dimensional templates, called nets, that fold up into 3-dimensional (3-D) shapes. By making shapes of different sizes, you will be able to see how 3-D shapes change with size. In your findings you will...
Study Guide
Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Cylinders

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
What is a cylinder? Find a definition, example images, and formulas for determining the volume and surface area of a cylinder if given the radius of the base and the height.
Interactive
Calculator Soup

Calculator Soup: Square Pyramid Calculator

For Students 6th - 8th
Use this calculator to determine the volume, surface area, or other figure for a square pyramid, given the other numbers. Users set their parameters for two known variables of the pyramid and find what the unknown amounts would be.
Handout
Math Open Reference

Math Open Reference: Cylinder

For Students 6th - 8th
Learn how to find the volume and surface area of a cylinder by trying interactive examples. Includes definitions and links to related topics.
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Popcorn Bucket or Box?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this exploration, learners will apply their knowledge of finding volume and surface area of cylinders and rectangular prisms. Students will make recommendations to the local movie theater after determining which package is cost...