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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Volume of a Pyramid: Lesson 4

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson demonstrates how to find the volume of a pyramid. It is 4 of 10 in the series titled "Volume of a Pyramid."
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Types of Solids: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson will define the terms prism, bases, pyramid, cylinder, and cone. It is 2 of 4 in the series titled "Types of Solids."
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: 3 D Shapes

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this flipchart students learn about the following shapes: cone, prism and pyramid.
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Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Pyramids

For Students 9th - 10th
Students learn about the terminology and formulas associated with pyramids. The learning resource consists of definitions, images, and examples.
Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Calculating the Surface Area of Pyramids

For Students 6th - 8th
Surface area of pyramids is explored in this video resource. The lesson includes three detailed examples using a square, hexagonal, and triangular pyramid.
Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Calculating the Surface Area of Pyramids

For Students 9th - 10th
This video tutorial demonstrates how to calculate the surface area of two pyramids.
Activity
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Area of a Pentagonal Pyramid

For Students 9th - 10th
This question and answer site reviews finding both the area and volume of a pentagonal pyramid.
Activity
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: The Volume of a Pyramid

For Students 9th - 10th
This question and answer site from the Math Forum with Dr. Math presents a problem dealing with the volume of a pyramid. Links are also provided for additional information on related subjects.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Three Dimensional Figures

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart describes the characteristics of polyhedrons and asks students to classify figures according to the number of vertices, faces, and bases of the figures.
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CNN

Cnn: Destinations: The Pyramids of Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief review of the age, location, and history of the pyramids in Egypt.
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Other

History on the Net: The Egyptians Pyramids

For Students 3rd - 5th
Provides an introduction to Egyptian pyramids for younger students.
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Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Make a Pyramid

For Students 3rd - 8th
Come to this Enchanted Learning site to find a template to make a model of a square pyramid out of paper. The template may by printed, cut, folded and glued as described to make a square pyramid.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Aztec Empire for Kids: Society

For Students 9th - 10th
Students can study the society of the Aztec Empire including their social structure and classes on this site.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Aztec Empire for Kids: Daily Life

For Students 9th - 10th
Study the daily life of people during the Aztec Empire including food, clothing, housing, and education on this site.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Aztec Empire for Kids: Art

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids learn about arts and crafts during the Aztec Empire including poetry, music, sculpture, pottery, and feather-work on this site.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Aztec Empire for Kids: Spanish Conquest

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids learn about the Spanish Conquest of the Aztec Empire including Hernan Cortes and Montezuma II on this site.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Aztec Empire for Kids: Tenochtitlan

For Students 9th - 10th
On this site, students learn about Tenochtitlan, the capital city of the Aztec Empire built upon an island.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Aztec Empire for Kids: Writing and Technology

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids learn about the writing and technology of the Aztec Empire including their calendar, agriculture, and medicine on this site.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Aztec Empire for Kids: Glossary and Terms

For Students 9th - 10th
Sites contain a glossary and terms which includes important words to know for the Aztec Empire.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Aztec Empire for Kids: Government and Empire

For Students 9th - 10th
Students can learn about the Government of the Aztec Empire including the emperor, officials, laws, and interesting facts on this site.
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Aztec Empire for Kids: Religion, Gods, and Mythology

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids learn about the religion, Gods, and mythology of the Aztec Empire including the pyramids, temples, and priests on this site.
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Aztec Empire for Kids: Timeline

For Students 3rd - 8th
A site with a timeline of the history of the Aztec Empire. Major events and the order they occurred can be found on this site.
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Math Open Reference

Math Open Reference: Comparison of a Cone and a Pyramid

For Students 9th - 10th
Compare a cone and a pyramid with this handy reference guide. Provides a detailed definition and an interactive activity that enhances further explanation. Includes links to related topics.
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Curated OER

The Great Pyramid

For Students 9th - 10th
Author provides a six page essay on the age of the Egyptian pyramids. Special attention is given to the Great Pyramid, the burial chamber, and the concept of life after death for the king who would ?spend eternity traversing the sky and...