PBS
Pbs: Proportional Scaling
Examine some of the complexities and complications inherent in the development of a micro engine. This video focuses on how MIT researchers have to consider proportions comparing volume and surface area when factoring heat loss, taking...
University of Texas
Inside Mathematics: Building Blocks [Pdf]
This task challenges students to demonstrate understanding of area, surface area and volume.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Geometry in Space
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...
Cuemath
Cuemath: Prism
Explore the world of prisms in this mini-lesson by learning what are prisms, definitions with shapes and examples, the difference between regular, irregular, right, and oblique prisms, the surface area of a prism, and the volume of a...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Measuring Lava Flow
Students learn how volume, viscosity and slope are factors that affect the surface area that lava covers. Using clear transparency grids and liquid soap, students conduct experiments, make measurements and collect data. They also...
Other
Math Prof: Area & Volume of a Square Pyramid
Use the calculator to find the surface area and volume of a square pyramid, then click on the link to see an explanation with examples.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Surface Area and Volume
[Free Registration/Login Required] This lesson is a surface area and volume review for prisms, pyramids and cylinders.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Surface Area and Volume:prisms
This site from the Drexel University is a detailed explanation of area and volume for those who have trouble with the concept and need an explanation of how they are related and their differences, and other basic concepts for a clear...
Calculator Soup
Calculator Soup: Volume Calculator
Use this online calculator to calculate the volume of geometric solids including a capsule, cone, frustum, cube, cylinder, hemisphere, pyramid, rectangular prism, sphere, and spherical cap.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Volume and Surface Area of a Cone Frustum
This question and answer site deals with the derivation of the formula for the surface area for the frustum of a right circular cone.
BBC
Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Controlling Chemical Reactions
This lesson focuses on comparing the reaction rate of chemical reactions with different surface areas.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Heights of Cylinders Given Volume
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Find the heights of cylinders given the volume of the cylinder and one other dimension. Students can practice this concept by watching a video, studying notes,...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Volume 1
In this exercise, students practice finding volume. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints and try questions repeatedly.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Volume With Unit Cubes 1
In this exercise, students practice figuring volume with unit cubes. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints and try questions repeatedly.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Estimating Measurements/using Models and Formulas: 3 D Figures
Given application problems involving 3-dimensional figures, the student will estimate measurements, including surface area and/or volume, then solve the problems.
Maths Challenge
Maths challenge.net: Perfect Cone
Using knowledge of surface area of a cylinder formulas and volume of a cone, find the height of a cone / cylinder.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Penny Perfect Properties (Solid Liquid Interactions)
Students investigate the property dependence between liquid and solid interfaces and determine observable differences in how liquids react to different solid surfaces. They compare copper pennies and plastic "coins" as the two test...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Giant Cells
In this activity you will examine surface area and volume of cells and will describe the relationship between surface area and volume of cells.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Spheres Study Guide
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide looks at the characteristics of spheres and how to calculate the surface area and volume.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Easy Programming of Geometry Formualas
In this activity, students perform area, surface area, perimeter, and volume.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: G Mg How Thick Is a Soda Can? Variation I
In this task, learners 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.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Cone
The resource investigates a cone. Students learn about surface area, volume, and different types of cones. Definitions, animations, formulas, and practice questions are included.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: The Bigger the Better?
In this activity, students calculate the surface area and volume of different shaped cell models. They develop an understanding of the differences in cells and their function
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: G Mg Hexagonal Pattern of Beehives
Beehives are made of walls, each of the same size, enclosing small hexagonal cells where honey and pollen are stored and bees are raised. This problem examines some of the mathematical advantages of the hexagonal tiling in a beehive....