Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: G Gmd Volume Estimation
In this task, students are asked to estimate the volume of a non-standard 3D solid by referencing either a cone or a cylinder. Aligns with G-GMD and G-GMD.A.3.
Other
Mathway: Geometric Formulas
Resource provides geometric formulas for area, perimeter, surface area, and volume.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Use Cavalieri's Principle to Compare Aquarium Volumes
The management of an ocean life museum will choose to include either Aquarium A or Aquarium B in a new exhibit. In doing this task, students discover the formula for the volume of a sphere. Aligns with G-GMD.A.2 and HSG-MG.A.1.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Surface Area and Volume Study Guide
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide looks at the definitions and postulates of surface area and volume for different solids, including composite solids and similar solids.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Volume Formulas Review
Review the formulas for the volume of prisms, cylinders, pyramids, cones, and spheres.
Thinkport Education
Math by Design: Volume of a Cylinder [Pdf]
A lesson plan helping students understand how to determine the volume of a cylinder.
Cool Math
Coolmath: Precalculus Basic Formulas to Know
This CoolMath resource provides an introduction to some Precalculus formulas.
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Cone
A complete reference guide to cones. It provides definitions, examples, and an interactive activity that enhances further explanation. Includes links to related topics.
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Volume of a Sphere
Learn about the volume of a sphere with this helpful reference tool. Provides a detailed definition, examples, and an interactive activity that enhances further explanation. Includes links to related topics.
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Function Revolution
This activity allows the user to find the volume and surface area of various functions as they are rotated around axes. This applet can be used to practice finding integrals using the disk and washer methods of calculating volume.
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Surface Area of a Cube
A complete reference guide to the surface area of a cube. It provides definitions, examples, and interactive activities that enhance further explanation. Includes links to related topics.
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Volume of a Pyramid
Learn about the volume of a pyramid with this helpful reference tool. Provides a detailed definition, examples, and an interactive activity that enhances further explanation. Includes links to related topics.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Interactive Geometry: 1.10 Volume of Solids
Explore the volume of solid figures.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Homework Help Independent Practice: Volume of Prisms and Cylinders
Get independent practice finding the volume of prisms and cylinders. Each incorrect response gets a text box explanation and another try. Correct responses are confirmed.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Surface Area and Volume:prisms
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...
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: Paraboloid
This site from Mathworld.com defines and describes a paraboloid. Includes information about a number of the properties of the paraboloid, including the formulas for finding; volume, mean and Gaussian curvature, centroid and fundamental...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Volume of Composite Figures: Lesson 5
This lesson will present how to apply the volume formulas of prisms, cylinders, pyramids, cones, spheres, and hemispheres to find the volume of composite figures. It is 5 of 6 in the series titled "Volume of Composite Figures."
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Solids
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this flip chart, students apply geometric sense by using the properties of two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes to solve mathematical problems involving area and volume.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Spheres Geometry
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this flipchart, students develop an understanding of the properties of a sphere and determine its area and volume.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Algebra Review: Polyhedra
Find a quick, concise explanation of what a polyhedra is. Examples are given and clearly explained.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Sphere
Students learn about a sphere. The resource consists of facts, formulas, images, and definitions. An animation demonstrates how the sphere can contain the greatest volume for a fixed surface area.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Basic Geometry: Volume of Pyramids & Cones
The geometry resource investigates the volume of pyramids and cones. Formulas, examples, and practice exercises are included.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Basic Geometry: Volume of Spheres
The geometry resource investigates the volume of a sphere. Formulas, examples, and practice exercises are included.