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Volume of Pyramid

For Teachers 6th - 11th Standards
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...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

3D Shapes

For Students 10th
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...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

3D Shapes

For Students 10th
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...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 8.g Comparing Snow Cones

For Teachers 8th Standards
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.
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Conical Sections

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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.
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Handout
Math Words

Math Words: Frustum of a Cone or Pyramid

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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.
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Interactive
Calculator Soup

Calculator Soup: Conical Frustum Calculator

For Students 9th - 10th
This online calculator will calculate the various properties of a conical frustum given the 2 radii and any 1 other known variable.
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Unit Plan
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Volume and Surface Area of a Cone Frustum

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This question and answer site deals with the derivation of the formula for the surface area for the frustum of a right circular cone.
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Unit Plan
Wolfram Research

Wolfram Math World: Frustum

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Math World site offers the definition of frustum and links to view a frustum of a pyramid, cone, and sphere.