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Similar Solids: Lesson Instructional VideoSimilar Solids: Lesson Instructional Video
Publisher
CK-12 Foundation
Resource Details
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Grade
6th - 11th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
4:01
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Duration
10 mins
Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
Technology
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Year
2013
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Similar Solids: Lesson

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Blow up a solid by a scale factor. A section of a larger playlist on basic geometry introduces the ratios of the surface areas and volumes of similar solids. Using the ratios, the video works several examples involving similar figures.

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Concepts

similar figures, similarity, 3-d, 3-d figures, solids, surface area, volume, ratios, scale factors

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Create nets of similar solids to show the ratio of the surface area
  • Lead a discussion on what types of questions do not require the surface area or volume formulas

Classroom Considerations

  • Assumes individuals understand the concept of similarity
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Links to more resources on similar solids
  • Includes the algebraic steps in working the examples

Cons

  • None

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Lesson Plan

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Worksheet

Decomposing Rectangular Solids

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Assessment

Similar Shapes

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Similar shapes are all about the scale. Given seven problems, pupils use scale factors to determine measurements within similar shapes. While solving the problem, scholars also determine whether two figures are similar and use...
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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Video

Composite Solids: Lesson

CK-12 Foundation
Combine the formulas to arrive at one volume. Using the formulas for different solids, the video introduces finding the volume of composite solids. The portion of an extensive playlist on geometry works a couple of problems, one with an...
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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Video

Surface Area of Cylinders

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Combine the pieces of a three-dimensional solid to find the total surface area. The concept video introduces the formula for finding the surface area of a cylinder. The instructor then applies the formula to various examples, each...
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Unit Plan

Ck 12: Geometry: Area and Volume of Similar Solids

CK-12 Foundation
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students find the ratios of the surface areas and the volumes of similar solids. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch...
9th - 10th Math
Unit Plan

Ck 12: Geometry: Area and Volume of Similar Solids

CK-12 Foundation
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This concept teaches students to use ratios between similar solids to solve for missing information. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch...
9th - 10th Math
Instructional Video

Sophia: Surface Area and Volume in Similar Solids

Sophia Learning
Explore how similar solids affect surface area and volume. Assess learning with a quiz.
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Instructional Video

Sophia: Scale Factor and Surface Area of Similar Solids

Sophia Learning
Determine the relationship between scale factor and surface area of similar solids. Assess learning with a quiz.
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Interactive

Area and Volume of Similar Solids: Similar Solids

CK-12 Foundation
Five questions make up an interactive designed to boosts knowledge of area and volume of solid figures. Question types include multiple-choice, true or false, and fill-in-the-blank. A scale model changes measurement to provide a visual...
6th - 12th Math
CCSS: Adaptable
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