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Area, Surface Area and Volume of 3-D Shapes Lesson PlanArea, Surface Area and Volume of 3-D Shapes Lesson Plan
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Area, Surface Area and Volume of 3-D Shapes

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Math whizzes examine the relationship between area and volume and the relationship between a 3-D shape and its surface area. Following discussion and practice, pupils participate in a project in which they design packaging for a new environmentally safe product.

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calculating cylinder volume, 3-d figures, 3-d, area, volume, volume of cones

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3-d shapes, area, spreadsheet, volume, solve problems, cylinder volume formula, solve problem, cone volume formula, math
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7th - 10th
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Math
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