Sophia Learning
Sophia: Finding Unknown Values of a Prism From Surface Area
This video lesson demonstrates how to work backwards to find a missing value when the surface area of a prism is known. The tutorial provides detailed examples. Students can check their understanding with an assessment.
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Surface Area of a Right Prism
Use this interactive tool to find the surface area of a right prism. Try different figures for the height and the dimensions of the prism to see how these affect the surface area. Properties of right prisms are explained, how to use a...
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Surface Area of a Pyramid
Use this interactive tool to find the surface area of a pyramid. Try different figures for the height and the base to see how these affect the area. Properties of a pyramid are discussed, how to use a formula to calculate the surface...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Surface Area and Volume of Cones
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Find a cone's volume and surface area.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Surface Area and Volume of Cylinders
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Find a cylinder's volume and surface area.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Surface Area and Volume of Prisms
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Find a prism's volume and surface area.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Volume and Surface Area of Cylinders
Find volumes and surface areas of cylinders.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Surface Area of a Cylinder
This question and answer site reviews the formula of finding the surface area of a cylinder.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Kids Math: Finding the Volume and Surface Area of a Cylinder
Explains how to calculate the volume and surface area of a cylinder using the standard formulas. Includes example problems.
University of Waterloo (Canada)
University of Waterloo: Cemc: Math Circles: 3 D Geometry Ii [Pdf]
This activity provides a variety of 3D geometry questions requiring higher order thinking skills. Questions include; finding the surface area of a prism, surface area of pyramid, surface area of a sphere, and platonic solids.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Using the Distance Formula to Find Trapezoidal Area
This activity can be used as a formative assessment review of algebra and coordinate geometry.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Surface Area
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson students learn how to find surface area of rectangular and triangular solids.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Area of Polygons and Circles
How would you find the area of a polygon or circle? Explore this concept with engaging activities at this test prep site. Here you will find detailed problem solving strategies with accompanying visuals, a reference table with formulas,...
CPALMS
Cpalms: Building Graduation Caps
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson, learners build geometric models of graduation caps using stiff paper. The activity requires the application of skills in finding surface area, understanding similarity, knowing the...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Finding a Formula for the Surface Area of a Pyramid: Lesson 4
This lesson explains how to write a formula for the surface area of pyramids. It is 4 of 5 in the series titled "Finding a Formula for the Surface Area of a Pyramid."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Finding a Formula for the Surface Area of a Pyramid: Lesson 5
This lesson explains how to write a formula for the surface area of pyramids. It is 5 of 5 in the series titled "Finding a Formula for the Surface Area of a Pyramid."
Ducksters
Ducksters: Kids Math: Finding the Volume and Surface Area of a Sphere
Kids learn how to find the volume and surface area of a sphere. Formulas used for this shape. Example math problems.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Kids Math: Finding the Volume and Surface Area of a Cone
Learn how to use the formula to solve the volume and surface area of a cone on this site.
National Health Museum
Access Excellence: Description of "Cell Membrane Surface Area Demos"
In this hands on site, you will find several simple, fun, cheap, and educational surface area demonstrations to use when studying cell membranes.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Area of a Cone
This question and answer site is about finding the area of a cone when the height and the angle at the convergence point are given. The site goes on to explain how a cone relates to a circle.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Composite Solids
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students find a composite solid's volume and surface area. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos and...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Solid Geometry
Find volumes and surface areas of boxes, cylinders, and triangular prisms. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Composite Solids
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This concept covers what a composite solid is and how to find its volume and surface area. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Area and Volume of Similar Solids
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students find the ratios of the surface areas and the volumes of similar solids. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch...