Unit Plan
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Volume of a Cylindrical Tank

For Students 9th - 10th
This question and answer site involves calculating the volume of a cylindrical tank that is on its side.
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.
Activity
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Volume of Cylinder: Big Can of Soup

For Students 5th - 7th Standards
[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.
Interactive
Government of Alberta

Learn Alberta: Math Interactives: Exploring Surface Area, Volume, and Nets

For Students 5th - 8th Standards
Investigate the concepts of area, volume, 3D shapes, and nets using this interactive Learn Alberta math. The solid shapes focused on this exploration include rectangular and triangular prisms, rectangular and triangular pyramids,...
Unit Plan
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Determining the Volume of Cones and Cylinders

For Students 9th - 10th
Given a problem involving cones or cylinders, the student will find the volume using appropriate units of measure.
Interactive
Government of Alberta

Learn Alberta: Math Interactives: Exploring Surface Area and Volume

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
This multimedia Learn Alberta math resource looks at surface area and volume and how math involved in the design of large inflatable shapes. The accompanying interactive component lets students investigate a variety of cylinders to get a...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Volumes of Cylinders

For Students 7th - 8th Standards
Practice applying the volume formula for a cylinder. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video, or receive hints.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Geometry: Volume of Cylinders Grade 8

For Students 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Use a formula to calculate the volume of cylinders.
Unit Plan
Cuemath

Cuemath: Cylinder

For Students 9th - 10th
Mini-lesson takes a look at the definition and shape of a cylinder, cylinder formula, cylinder volume, and cylinder surface area. Try your hand at the cylinder surface area calculator and interactive questions for better understanding.
Activity
Other

Good Calculators: Cylinder Volume Calculator

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The measurements that are inserted by the user will be used by the online Cylinder calculator to compute electronically the volume of the cylinder. The only things that are required to fill in are the radius of the base and the height of...
Interactive
Other

Calculator.net: Volume Calculator

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Use these calculator tools to find the volume, in your choice of units, of a sphere, cone, cube, cylinder, rectangular prism, capsule, ball cap, conical frustum, ellipsoid, or square pyramid. Includes a reference section listing formulas...
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe Online Study Tools: Volume of Cylinders

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
This is a great place to practice using the formula for finding the volume of a cylinder. A hint is available as well as the correct answer for each problem.
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.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Geometry: Surface Area and Volume of Cylinders

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Find a cylinder's volume and surface area.
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe Mathematics: Online Study Tools: Volume of Prisms and Cylinders

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site gives a short interactive quiz which allows students to self-assess their understanding of the concept of finding the volume of prisms and cylinders.
Handout
Math Open Reference

Math Open Reference: Volumes of Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about volumes of revolution with this handy reference guide. Provides a detailed definition and examples that enhance further explanation. Includes links to related topics.
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.
Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: G Gmd Volume Estimation

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
In this task, students are asked to estimate the volume of a non-standard 3D solid by referencing either a cone or a cylinder. Aligns with G-GMD and G-GMD.A.3.
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Volume of Cylinders

For Teachers 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart guides the students through the process of determining the volume of a cylinder. Students learn to transform formulas in order to find the missing elements.
Activity
Maths Challenge

Maths challenge.net: Perfect Cone

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Using knowledge of surface area of a cylinder formulas and volume of a cone, find the height of a cone / cylinder.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Calculus: Volume by Cross Section

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This tutorial explains how to calculate the volume of various solids using the 'slicing' method and then deriving a formula for each solid. It goes on to discuss...
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Mr. Martini's Classroom

Mr. Martini's Classroom: Volume: Geometry Practice Solving Volumes

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Students solve for the volume of three-dimensional figures such as cubes, prisms, and cylinders with these interactive flashcards.
Activity
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Geometry in Space

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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...
Lesson Plan
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: The Cylinder Problem: High School Lesson

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Using an engaging approach, this activity requires students to record the volume of cylinders as a function of the radius. Students will construct and measure the volume of several cylinders and then begin comparing these shapes.