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Collecting the Rays
Students investigate the affect shape has on the ability of a solar panel to collect sunlight. In this collecting sunlight using a solar panel lesson, students determine which solar panel shape collects the most sunlight. ...
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Perimeter, Area and Volume
In this perimeter worksheet, students find the perimeter, area, and volume of given rectangles. This one-page worksheet contains examples and two problems.
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Calculating Volume in the Forest
Eighth graders use their knowledge of calculating the volume of cylinders to calculate the volume of trees. For this volume lesson plan, 8th graders identify why calculating the volume of cylinders would be valuable to a forester.
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Physical properties of matter
Sixth graders find the physical properties of matter. In this matter lesson, 6th graders measure mass, volume, and density. Students are broken into 3 tiers with 3 different activities based on their understanding of mass and volume.
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Volume of Prisms-Homework #1
In this volume of prisms worksheet, students compute the volume of nine shapes. Answers are given on the page, students are directed to show formulas and computations. The worksheet contains two each of rectangular prisms, cylinders, and...
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Measuring Volume and Capacity
In this measurement activity, students measure volume and capacity by doing 2 activities. Students use a hollow box, cubes, and measuring cups to measure volume and capacity.
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Measuring Volume, Standard and Metric
In this measuring volume, standard and metric worksheet, 3rd graders solve ten multiple choice problems about volume, answers are available on line.
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Volume and Surface Area of Rectangular Prisms and Cylinders
In this volume and surface area worksheet, students compute the volume and surface area of 8 shapes. Four shapes are rectangular prisms, four shapes are cylinders.
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Unit of Measurement
In this unit of measurement activity, students identify the symbols for the metric units of measurement. They write the appropriate unit of measurement for eight statements and they solve three density problems.
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Density Laboratory Gizmo
In this mass worksheet, students fill in a chart with different items and their volume, whether they float or sink, and their density. Students complete this for 10 items and answer 6 multiple choice mass questions.
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Calculate Volume
In this volume activity, students calculate the volume of different sized boxes. Students calculate the volume of 3 boxes with the measurements given to them.
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Calculate volume - Pictorial
In this volume activity, students calculate the volume of pictures of shapes with cubes. Students complete 4 problems where they calculate the volume.
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Measuring Volume
In this volume worksheet, students list the steps they would use to find the volume of different gallon tanks. Students complete 5 measurement problems.
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Calculate Volume
In this area practice worksheet, students examine 3 figures and use their problem solving skills and the information provided to calculate their volume. Students show their work in the space provided.
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Various Volumes
In this volume activity, students create different sized cubes and compare the sizes by pouring sand from one cube into another. Students follow 4 directions and reflect on their findings.
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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...
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Student Exploration: Density Laboratory
In this density laboratory learning exercise, students complete 2 prior knowledge questions, then use the "Density Laboratory Gizmo" to complete several activities, answering short answer questions when finished.
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Volume of a Stair-Step
Sixth graders calculate the volume of a stair-step. In this volume lesson plan, 6th graders apply their knowledge of the formula for finding volume. They practice their use of math language since this lesson plan is presented in a...
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Surface Area and Volume of Similar Solids
Students explore similar figures. In this surface area and volume lesson, students identify the relationship between the surface area and volume of similar figures.
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Interpreting Data
For this interpreting data worksheet, students solve and complete 4 different types of problems using different data types. First, they collect raw data from a paragraph shown. Then, students identify the examples of two different types...
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What is Matter?
Learners create a definition of matter. In this physical science lesson, students work in pairs to sort items printed on cards into several categories (matter, non-matter, and unsure) and agree on a definition of matter.
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Elementary Exploration: Liquids
Students study the attributes of liquids. In this science exploration activity, students participate in a hands-on activity that requires them to examine the volume and shape of liquid.
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Linking Length, Perimeter, Area, and Volume
Students explore measurements of rectangles. In this measurement comparison lesson, students discover the length, width, perimeter, and area of two different rectangles. Students record their measurements on a chart to make comparisons.
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NON-EUCLIDEAN GEOMETRY.
Students study relationships between angles, side lengths, perimeters, areas and volumes of similar objects. For this lesson students also create and critique inductive and deductive arguments concerning congruency, similarity and the...