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Surface Area and Volume

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils are introduced to the notion of surface area and volume. Students review surface area and volume by finding the area of a two-dimensional shape. They practice using the computer to create different surface area shapes.
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Fill and Wrap It Up

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers find the surface area and volume of the solid figures by measuring the length and the height of each face and base. They use concrete models to derive formulas for finding perimeter, circumference, area, surface area,...
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Finding the Area & Volume of Buildings Using Architectural Drawings

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders find the area and volume of buildings. For this architecture lesson, 5th graders look at the drawings of three historic Tennessee buildings. They use these to help find the area and volume of the building. 
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Area Adventure

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students calculate the area of figures using the formula: length x width = area. They solve area problems using paper squares, geoboards, and real-world problems.
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Area Lesson Plan

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners explore geometry by using computer applications. For this spatial measurement lesson, students discuss the difference between area, weight, volume and other forms of measurement. Learners utilize computer applications to find...
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Area of Complex Figures

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders use formulas for calculating areas of squares and rectangles to find area of complex figure, compare their own ideas with their classmates' ideas, and recognize that there are multiple methods for finding area of complex...
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Puzzling Perimeters

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders use estimation, fractions and decimals to determine the perimeter of objects in the classroom. They are given a worksheet with a list of the items on it. The worksheet has columns beside each of the items for estimation and...
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Pacing a Gunther Chain

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students pace a Gunther Chain, a measurement used by foresters to determine distance and area. They discuss that pacing is individualized depending on age, gender, etc. They practice to find an average pace. Teams estimate, pace and...
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Parallelogram

For Teachers 6th - 7th Standards
Parallelograms are pairs of triangles all the way around. Pupils measure to determine the area and perimeter of a parallelogram. They then find the area of the tirangles formed by drawing a diagonal of the parallelogram and compare their...
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Perimeter and Area of Similar Figures

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students determine the relationship between perimeter, circumference, area, surface area, and/or volume of similar figures and their parts. They complete activities related to the question. Answer key included.
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Perimeter, Circumference, Volume, and Surface Area

For Students 8th - 11th
In this Perimeter, Circumference, Volume, and Surface Area worksheet, students are asked to identify geometric formulas and calculate for volume and surface area for geometric solids.  In addition, students are asked to identify...
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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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Volume and Surface Area of Parallelogram Prisms (A)

For Students 6th - 12th
For this volume and surface area worksheet, students find the volume and surface area of parallelogram prisms. Students complete 4 problems.
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Volume and Surface Area of Parallelogram Prisms (B)

For Students 6th - 12th
In this volume and surface area learning exercise, students find the volume and surface area of parallelogram prisms. Students complete 4 problems.
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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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Volume and Surface Area of Trapezoid Prisms (D)

For Students 6th - 12th
In this trapezoid prism worksheet, students find the volume and surface area of the trapezoid prisms. Students complete 4 problems.
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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 and Surface Area of Right Prisms (G)

For Students 6th - 12th
In this volume and surface area activity, students find the volume and surface area of right prisms. Students complete 4 problems.
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Volume and Surface Area of Right Prisms (H)

For Students 6th - 10th
In this volume and surface area instructional activity, students find the volume and surface area of right prisms. Students complete 4 problems.
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Volume and Surface Area of Right Prisms (I)

For Students 6th - 12th
In this right prisms worksheet, students find the volume and surface area of the right prisms given to them. Students complete 4 problems.
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Area and Perimeter Relationships

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore the relationship between area and perimeter. After discovering the definition of perimeter, 6th graders work together to create designs for a flower bed. They observe that the perimeter remains constant even...
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Chapter 6: Geometry Perimeter and Area

For Students 10th - 12th
In this perimeter and area learning exercise, students find the perimeter of various polygons.  They compute the perimeter, surface area, circumference, and volume of given figures.  Students explore trigonometric ratios. ...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

It's Around There Somewhere! Perimeter, and Circumference

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Explore the concept of building equations for perimeter and circumference. Learners use rulers to measure the perimeter of half a sheet of paper.  Then fold the sheet of paper numerous times, each time measuring perimeter. ...
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Volume and Surface Area of Composite Right Prisms (E)

For Students 6th - 10th
In this volume and surface area learning exercise, students find the volume and surface area of composite right prisms. Students complete 4 problems.

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