It's the parts that make the whole. Learners apply volume formulas to composite figures to find the total volume of the figure. Previous lessons in this series taught the methods for finding the volume and/or dimensions of...

Develop young mathematicians' knowledge of two- and three-dimensional shapes with this geometry workbook. From learning about the classifications of different shapes and figures to calculating their area, perimeter, and volume, this...

Don't be so dense that light bends around you; study the relationship between mass and volume instead. Young chemists measure the density of a variety of liquids and solids. A reading passage and analysis questions introduce pupils to...

Substances with the same empirical and molecular formula must be differentiated by their structural formula. Part two in a series of 36 has pupils using chemical formulas to calculate how much of a compound is present in a given...

Learners explore atomic measurement in the first activity in a series of 36. Through readings, activities, and questions, classes review standard SI units, learn about Avogadro's constant, and use it to help them calculate moles. They...

Crystal comes from a Greek word meaning ice. Activity eight in a series of 36 has class members analyzing amorphous and crystalline solids and further classifying them based on their forces. They then explore solids, learning about unit...

Work, in regards to thermodynamics, is defined and calculated using the expansion and contraction of gasses.

Metric Conversions offers online calculators for making conversions, downloadable tables in many types of metric conversion (pdf format), and free conversion tools to put onto your website or dynamic pages.

At this site from the Math Forum, Dr. Math explains the concept of volume using area as the base of information. The explanation includes some examples and is worth using for information on the subject.

Explains how to calculate the volume of a trapezoidal prism and models how to solve example problems.

Use this interactive tool to find the volume of a pyramid. Try different figures for the height and the base to see how these affect the volume. Properties of pyramids are explained, how to calculate the volume using a formula, what an...

Explains how to calculate the volume and surface area of a cylinder using the standard formulas. Includes example problems.

Learn how to calculate the volume of a sphere in five steps. Please be aware that this is an ad heavy resource.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide looks at the characteristics of spheres and how to calculate the surface area and volume.

Use this interactive tool to explore cones. Change the height and the radius to see how these affect the cone. There is also the option of making an oblique cone. Properties of a cone are discussed, how to use formulas to calculate the...

Use this interactive tool to explore prisms. Change the height and the shape of the base to see how these affect the prism. There are also several additional options, e.g., making it oblique or transparent. Properties of a prism are...

An indexing page from Georgia State University Physics Department which includes links to various other pages with information pertaining to thermal expansion. From expansion coefficients to equations to calculation and practice pages,...

The concept of area expansion is presented and explained. An equation for calculating the amount of area expansion is provided.

Gives brief biographical information for Robert Boyle and explains what Boyle's Law is and how to make calculations using his formula.