Virginia Department of Education
Similar Solids and Proportional Reasoning
Double the dimensions, quadruple the surface area. Pairs build similar prisms and compare the ratios of their surface areas and volumes to the ratio of the heights. Given two similar cones, partners determine the ratios of the lateral...
Curated OER
Volume of Cylinders
Middle and high schoolers calculate the volume of cylinders. In this geometry lesson, learners differentiate between rectangular prisms and cylinders. They use the correct formula to solve for each solid.
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Cylinder Volume Lesson Plan
Tenth graders define the formula for cylinders and use it to solve real world problems. In this geometry lesson, pupils differentiate between area, perimeters, 2D shapes, 3D shapes, and volume of prisms, cylinders and spheres. They...
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Perimeter, Area, and Volume of a Rectangular Prism
Upper elementary and middle schoolers answer ten mutliple choice questions by applying the formulas for finding the area, perimeter, and volume of a rectangular prism.
Del Mar College
Formulas for Elementary and Intermediate Algebra
Give your scholars the support they need to work with formulas. A reference page offers definitions and picture examples of perimeter, area, surface area, volume, the Pythagorean theorem, a variety of shapes, and more.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Unit 7 Math Vocabulary Cards (Grade 6)
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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Surface Area and Volume
For this surface area and volume worksheet, students identify and complete each of 20 problems containing a different sized cube. First, they determine the surface area of each cube given the dimensions for height and/or width. Then,...
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Rectangular Prisms (C)
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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Rectangular Prisms (B)
In this rectangular prisms worksheet, students find the volume and surface area of 3 rectangular prisms using the information provided.
Radford University
Building Sandcastles
Finalize the plans before playing in the sand. Learners design sandcastles using geometric and composite figures. They create blueprints, including the scale, and three-dimensional models of their castles. Finally, scholars calculate the...
Radford University
Down on Sue's Farm
When would a farmer use math? Class members work through five tasks on a farm that require knowledge of surface area, volume, and determining regression equations. The challenges range from figuring out the amount of paint to buy,...
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Trapezoid Prisms: Surface Area and Volume
In this volume and surface area worksheet, students find each for a set of 4 trapezoid prisms. An answer key is included on page 2.
Utah Education Network (UEN)
Geometry
Shape one's understanding of geometry using the resource. The sixth of seven chapters in 6th Grade Math focuses on geometry principles. Future mathematicians learn to find the area of parallelograms, trapezoids, triangles, and other...
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Triangular Prisms: Surface Area and Volume [F]
In this surface area and volume worksheet, students find each for a set of 6 triangular prisms. An answer key is included on page 2.
Annenberg Foundation
Geometry 3D Shapes: Test Your Skills
Time to find out what they've learned! The final lesson of a five-part series has learners complete a 39-question multiple choice review. They use what they've learned in the previous lessons to complete questions that include concepts...
Radford University
Fun with Solids
Cakes offer a yummy way to learn about math. Scholars use manipulatives to discover the formulas for the surface area and volume of prisms and cylinders. They use their formulas to calculate the amount of cake mix and frosting necessary...
Radford University
Fun with Solids
Geometry is all around us—if we're only willing to look. The final three activities of the Fun with Solids unit continue work on surface area and volume. For lesson three, scholars investigate the formulas for spheres and solve a problem...
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Area, Perimeter and Volume
In this area, perimeter and volume worksheet, students solve and complete 12 various types of problems. First, they calculate the value for each variable in the triangle shown. Then, students find the distance of the ladder against a...
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Shipping Rolled Oats
What better way to start your day than with a box of oatmeal? Or what better way to start your geometry class than by calculating its volume? Eighth graders discover just how practical volume computation can be in business and in breakfast!
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Geometry, Measurement & Reasoning
Students measure prisms and determine their volume. In this measurement and reasoning activity, students estimate the volume and area of prisms. They measure given boxes. Students use paper to create prisms and cylinders. They determine...
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Surface Area and Volume of a Cylinder
Seventh graders find the surface area and volume of a cylinder. In this area and volume instructional activity, 7th graders complete several activities to learn the volume and surface area of cylinders.
Illustrative Mathematics
Christo’s Building
Hook your charges on how to solve a real-world art problem with mathematics by showing works of Christo. You can find eye-catching images on the Christo and Jeanne Claude webpage. Here, math learners help Jean Claude and Christo prepare...
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Similar Objects
For this geometry worksheet, students walk through the process of comparing the scale factor of two cylinders' surface area and volume and answer questions about the scale factor of prisms. There are 15 questions.
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Similarity of Length, Area, and Volume
In this similarity worksheet, students determine the length, area and volume of similar figures. This three-page worksheet contains explanations, examples, and 20 problems. Answers are provided on page three.