Lesson Plan

Volume of a Sphere

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To understand an informal derivation of the formula to find the volume of a sphere, young mathematicians investigate the volume of a sphere about the volume of a right circular cylinder. They develop the formula for the volume of a sphere and use it to solve problems.

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CCSS: Designed
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Instructional Ideas
  • Have learners brainstorm in a journal applications for calculating the volume of a sphere 
Classroom Considerations
  • Lesson requires manipulatives (spheres, cylinders, etc.)
  • Internet access is necessary if electing to show YouTube video
Pros
  • Teacher guide shows where to look for mathematical practices
  • Includes student worksheets for all parts of the lesson
Cons
  • None
Common Core