An AP calculus lesson begins with an activity to determine the volume of a solid using a cross-section. Next, learners review the ways to find the area between two curves , as well how to find the volume of a solid created...

This resource was written for the younger math learner, but finding the volume of an irregular solid is also a problem for algebra and geometry students. Based on Archimedes’ Principle, one can calculate the volume of a stone by...

Twenty-four problems covering a variety of solid figure topics: dimensions, volume, surface and base areas. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step of the problem then click...

Learn about several three-dimensional geometric shapes and the terminology used to describe them. Learn how to calculate their surface area and volume, and explore their mathematical properties.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will determine the volume of triangular prisms. Click 'challenge me' to answer practice questions and click 'learn more' to watch a video.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Students determine the volume of a cylinder by moving the points on the can of soup. Click challenge me to answer practice questions and click learn more to watch a video.

This lesson offers an interesting, hands-on experience for middle school students studying cylinders. Students will create cylinders, and measure and compare their volumes.

Students, teachers, and parents alike will enjoy this challenging math site. It contains a clever brain teaser section plus creative problems related to algebra, geometry, measurement, numbers, statistics, and probability. A Spanish...

Use this lesson plan to help students learn about cylinders. Students will be creating cylinders, and comparing them and their capacity. This engaging, hands-on lesson will hold student interest and be very beneficial to student learning.