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Curated OER

New Boxes From Old

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students find the volume and surface area of a rectangular box (e.g., a cereal box), and then figure out how to convert that box into a new, cubical box having the same volume as the original. As they construct the new, cube-shaped box...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Spheres Homework

For Students 8th - 10th
In this spheres instructional activity, students determine the volume and area of spheres when given the diameter or radius.  This one-page instructional activity contains 10 multi-step problems.
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Lesson Plan
Cornell University

Scaling Down: Effects of Size on Behavior

For Students 6th - 12th Standards
Two activities explore the concept of size, especially small sizes down to the nano. Scholars practice determining volume, mass, and density and calculate exponential increases and decreases. They then predict and test the effect of size...
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Assessment
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CCSS Math Activities

Smarter Balanced Sample Items: 7th Grade Math – Target F

For Teachers 7th Standards
Sometimes it's how you ask the question that counts. The sixth installment of nine from the Smarter Balanced Claim 1 Slideshow series presents a set of 13 questions to assess understanding of angle relationships as well as area and...
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Performance
Radford University

How Do I Design a Raised Bed Garden to Accommodate My Plants?

For Teachers 7th - 12th Standards
Give plants the best place to grow. Given constraints on plant spacing, pupils design a raised bed garden using graph paper, then calculate the perimeter, surface area, and volume. They use the provided costs of lumber and soil to...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Rectangular Prisms (B)

For Students 4th - 6th
In this rectangular prisms worksheet, students find the volume and surface area of 3 rectangular prisms using the information provided.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Rectangular Prisms (C)

For Students 4th - 6th
In this rectangular prisms worksheet, students use their problem solving skills to find the volume and surface area of 3 rectangular prisms.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Measurement

For Students 7th
In this measurement worksheet, 7th graders solve 14 various types of problems that include completing a table with the base, height, and/or area of triangles and solving a number of word problems with measurement. They also estimate the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Cook Me Up Some Equations

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners study a variety of math concepts in the context of cooking up a meal. In this math lesson plan, students calculate surface area and volume. They draw and interpret different types of graphs.
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Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network (UEN)

Candies R Us

For Teachers 5th - 6th Standards
A box is fun to make, especially when it's a candy box! These activities help to cement understanding of the difference between surface area and volume. Have individuals measure the surface area of their box in two-dimensions before...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Volume of Spheres

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students find the volume of spheres. In this geometry lesson, students measure and derive the formula for each shape and solid. They use the correct terminology and units when solving these problems.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Radius, Diameter and Area

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students identify the radius and diameter of a circle. In this geometry lesson, students calculate the volume and area of a cylinder and circle. They relate the circumference of a circle to Pi.
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Lesson Plan
Teach Engineering

Penny Perfect Properties (Solid-Liquid Interations)

For Teachers 7th - 12th Standards
I can get more water to stay on a penny than you can! Collaborative pairs determine the volume of liquids that can be contained on the surface of copper pennies and plastic coins. The pairs analyze their results using graphs and go on to...
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Assessment
Noyce Foundation

Parallelogram

For Teachers 6th - 7th Standards
Parallelograms are pairs of triangles all the way around. Pupils measure to determine the area and perimeter of a parallelogram. They then find the area of the tirangles formed by drawing a diagonal of the parallelogram and compare their...
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Lesson Plan
Mathematics Assessment Project

Evaluating Statements About Enlargements

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Double, toil ,and double linear dimensions. Learners first complete an assessment investigating how doubling linear dimensions affects the area of pizzas and the volume of popcorn containers. They then complete an activity investigating...
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Printables
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Unit 7 Math Vocabulary Cards (Grade 6)

For Students 6th Standards
Thirty-eight flashcards make up a set designed to reinforce math vocabulary. Two types of cards can be found here; a word card in bold lettering, and a corresponding definition card that offers a labeled example. Terms include area,...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Calculating Volumes

For Students 10th - 11th
In this geometry worksheet, learners, calculate the volume given the sides of the shapes. There are 6 questions dealing with volumes.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Area and volume, Prisms and Pyramids

For Students 9th - 10th
In this geometry worksheet, learners solve for the volume and area of given polygons. They find the surface area and identify the different parts of the polygon. There are 10 questions.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Calculate Area

For Students 5th - 6th
In this area worksheet, students calculate the surface area of 3 given shapes, showing their work in spaces provided. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Measurement

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify and categorize different problem situations or contexts using one of four measurements to solve the problem. Through guided and independent practice, they discover ways to determine which measurement to use when...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Which container holds a larger amount of popcorn?

For Teachers 6th - 7th
What does popcorn have to do with math?  Seventh grade mathematicians are provided an opportunity to develop a conceptual understanding of the formula for volume and to use it as a tool to solve problems. The lesson begins with a...
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Interactive
Curated OER

Perimeter, Area, and Volume of a Rectangular Prism

For Students 5th - 6th
In this prism math lesson, students answer and solve the 10 problem sentences for perimeter, area, and volume of a rectangular prism. Students select their answers from multiple choice options.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Area Explorations

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars explore the concept of area. In this area lesson, students find the area of irregular shapes with right angles. Young scholars break down each irregular shape into multiple regular shapes in order to find the area. ...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Finding the Area & Volume of Buildings Using Architectural Drawings

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders find the area and volume of buildings. In this architecture lesson, 5th graders look at the drawings of three historic Tennessee buildings. They use these to help find the area and volume of the building. 

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