Curated OER
Exploring Volume of Cylinders
Tenth graders investigate the volume of a cylinder. In this geometry lesson, 10th graders create three-dimensional cylinders and use a ruler to determine the dimensions. The lesson progresses to the use of the formula to find the...
Curated OER
Volumes in 3-D
In this geometry worksheet, 11th graders calculate the volume of there dimensional shapes using the formula for cylinders. They are given the height and the base and asked to calculate the volume. There are 4 problems.
Government of Alberta
Learn Alberta: Math Interactives: Exploring Surface Area, Volume, and Nets
Investigate the concepts of area, volume, 3D shapes, and nets using this interactive Learn Alberta math. The solid shapes focused on this exploration include rectangular and triangular prisms, rectangular and triangular pyramids,...
Government of Alberta
Learn Alberta: Math Interactives: Exploring Surface Area and Volume
This multimedia Learn Alberta math resource looks at surface area and volume and how math involved in the design of large inflatable shapes. The accompanying interactive component lets students investigate a variety of cylinders to get a...
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Geometry in Space
Twenty-four problems covering a variety of solid figure topics: dimensions, volume, surface and base areas. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step of the problem then click...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Heights of Cylinders Given Volume
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Find the heights of cylinders given the volume of the cylinder and one other dimension. Students can practice this concept by watching a video, studying notes,...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Finding a Formula for the Volume of a Cylinder
Use prior knowledge of a rectangular prism to determine the formula of a cylinder. Check for understanding with the assessment at then end of lesson.
Analyze Math
Analyze Math: Compare Volumes of 3 D Shapes
The tutorial investigates the volumes of a cone, a cylinder, and a hemisphere. The problem includes a detailed solution.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Surface Area and Volume of Cylinders
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Find a cylinder's volume and surface area.
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.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Volume of a Cylindrical Tank
This question and answer site involves calculating the volume of a cylindrical tank that is on its side.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Cylinder Formulas
This site from the Math Forum defines both a circular cylinder and a right circular cylinder. Pictures of each are provided. Formulas are provided.
Math Words
Math Words: Right Circular Cylinder
Find a picture of a right circular cylinder here with the formulas for volume, total surface area, and lateral surface area. Site by MathWords.com.
Mr. Martini's Classroom
Mr. Martini's Classroom: Volume: Geometry Practice Solving Volumes
Students solve for the volume of three-dimensional figures such as cubes, prisms, and cylinders with these interactive flashcards.
Learning Wave Communications
Learning Wave: Geometry, Section 2
Geometry concepts are briefly discussed at this site, including volume of a cylinder, parallelograms, circles, trapezoids, and triangles. Sample problems and applications are included for practice.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Determining Unknown Values Using the Volume of a Cylinder
This video lesson demonstrates how to work backward and use the volume of a cylinder to find an unknown value such as the radius or height. Students can check their understanding with an assessment. [4:41]
Math2
Math2.org: Areas, Volumes, Surface Areas
This site gives formulas for the area, volume, and surface area of various shapes.