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Learn Alberta: Math Interactives: Exploring Surface Area and Volume InteractiveLearn Alberta: Math Interactives: Exploring Surface Area and Volume Interactive
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Learn Alberta: Math Interactives: Exploring Surface Area and Volume

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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 target volume and surface area. Be sure to follow the link to the printable activity included to reinforce target skills. A video accompanies the lesson to show real-life application of the lesson's content.

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Concepts

surface area, volume, cylinders

Additional Tags

solid figures, solid shapes, solids exercises, volume of a cylinder, ccss math 7.g.b.6, solid figures (3d shapes)
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Resource Details

Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Interactives
Audiences
For Administrator Use
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Lexile Measures
0L

Common Core

7.G.B.6

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