Curated OER
Surface Area of Cones
Students find the surface area of cones. For this geometry lesson, students calculate the dimensions of each three-dimensional shape and use the correct formula to solve the problem. They relate concepts of cones to the real world.
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: Math Central: Surface Area to Volume Ratio
Students will investigate the relationship between surface area and volume and their application to the inner workings of real life organisms.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Finding a Formula for the Surface Area of a Cone
This video tutorial demonstrates how to find the formula for the surface area of a cone.