Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs: Proportional Scaling

For Students 6th - 8th
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...
Lesson Plan
University of Texas

Inside Mathematics: Building Blocks [Pdf]

For Teachers 5th - 7th Standards
This task challenges students to demonstrate understanding of area, surface area and volume.
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...
Unit Plan
Cuemath

Cuemath: Prism

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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...
Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Measuring Lava Flow

For Teachers 7th - 9th
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...
Interactive
Other

Math Prof: Area & Volume of a Square Pyramid

For Students 6th - 8th
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.
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Surface Area and Volume

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This lesson is a surface area and volume review for prisms, pyramids and cylinders.
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Surface Area and Volume:prisms

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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...
Interactive
Calculator Soup

Calculator Soup: Volume Calculator

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

The Math Forum: Volume and Surface Area of a Cone Frustum

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This question and answer site deals with the derivation of the formula for the surface area for the frustum of a right circular cone.
Unit Plan
BBC

Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Controlling Chemical Reactions

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson focuses on comparing the reaction rate of chemical reactions with different surface areas.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Geometry: Heights of Cylinders Given Volume

For Students 9th - 10th
[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,...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Volume 1

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this exercise, students practice finding volume. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints and try questions repeatedly.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Volume With Unit Cubes 1

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
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.
Unit Plan
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Estimating Measurements/using Models and Formulas: 3 D Figures

For Students 7th - 8th
Given application problems involving 3-dimensional figures, the student will estimate measurements, including surface area and/or volume, then solve the problems.
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.
Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Penny Perfect Properties (Solid Liquid Interactions)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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...
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Giant Cells

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this activity you will examine surface area and volume of cells and will describe the relationship between surface area and volume of cells.
Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Geometry: Spheres Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[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.
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Easy Programming of Geometry Formualas

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this activity, students perform area, surface area, perimeter, and volume.
Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

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

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
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.
Handout
Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Cone

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The resource investigates a cone. Students learn about surface area, volume, and different types of cones. Definitions, animations, formulas, and practice questions are included.
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: The Bigger the Better?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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
Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: G Mg Hexagonal Pattern of Beehives

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
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....