At this site students use proportions to explore how volume is effected by dimension changes. This hands-on activity can be done individually or in pairs.

This site contains an extensive list of various units of measurement known internationally and across several disciplines. Unit symbols are also included.

A classic problem looking at maximizing volume by varying the height of a box. Uses graphing calculators to analyze data collected and to model a cubic equation. Look for points that maximize volume while developing a preliminary notion...

For this activity, students will experiment with creating a box from a standard size piece of paper. They will then use the concept of related rates on the graphing calculator to find the maximum volume of a box made from the piece of...

In this activity, students calculate the surface area and volume of different shaped cell models. They develop an understanding of the differences in cells and their function

In this activity, students learn to calculate volume of a sphere and a rectangular prism. They explore methods of determining how many volleyballs can be placed in a room.

In this activity, students find the area and the perimeter for several geometric shapes. They also determine the surface area and volume of spheres.

In this activity, students explore the use of nonstandard units of volume and calculators to estimate the number of peas it would take to fill a class room.

In this activity, students perform area, surface area, perimeter, and volume.

Students find the approximate surface area and volume of an apple, measuring circumference 3 ways, using the mean of the measurements to find the radius. Each students enters the results in a Table on the board.

Students learn to explore relationships between units of measure and objects to be measured. They develop an understanding of length, area, and volume.

Students investigate the relationship between density of an object, its mass and its volume. They use mass and volume measurements to determine the density of pennies. They compare the density of pre-1983 and post-1984 pennies.

This activity shows the student how to determine the optimal solution for maximum volume based on the box-with-no-top problem.

Young scholars explore the meaning of density and use their math skills to graph mass/volume data, write an equation for a line, and interpret the slope of the line. Students also find the density of two unknown mineral samples and use...

In this inquiry lab activity, students will attempt to layer 6 different kinds of soda pops in a large test tube using their knowledge of density and other physical properties of liquids.

This investigation introduces the concepts of volume, mass, and density and how they interact. Students will make predictions of whether an object will float or sink after finding mass and volume of an object.