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Volume of Pyramid
Go beyond the basic formulas and uncover the surface area and volume of 3-D shapes with this comprehensive and organized activity packet. The problems include the basic formula computations while also challenging your learners to derive...
Curated OER
3D Shapes
In this 3D shapes worksheet, 10th graders solve and complete 5 various types of problems. First, they find the area of the logo item shown. Then, students find the height of a cuboid given its length and width. In addition, they circle...
Curated OER
3D Shapes
In this 3D shapes worksheet, 10th graders solve and complete 6 various types of problems. First, they find the radius of a cylinder described. Then, students determine the volume of a pyramid shown. In addition, they find the volume of...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 8.g Comparing Snow Cones
This task asks students to compare the volume of a cone to a truncated cone when they are the same height. They must calculate volumes for a cone, a truncated cone, and a hemisphere. Aligns with 8.G.C.9.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Conical Sections
This question and answer site deals with finding the diameter of one end of a frustum of a cone when you know the diameter and angle of the end as well as the length of the cone.
Math Words
Math Words: Frustum of a Cone or Pyramid
This site defines a frustum and has links to related topics. The site offers the formula for the lateral area, volume, and total surface area of frustum of a cone.
Calculator Soup
Calculator Soup: Conical Frustum Calculator
This online calculator will calculate the various properties of a conical frustum given the 2 radii and any 1 other known variable.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Volume and Surface Area of a Cone Frustum
This question and answer site deals with the derivation of the formula for the surface area for the frustum of a right circular cone.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: Frustum
Math World site offers the definition of frustum and links to view a frustum of a pyramid, cone, and sphere.