Curated Video
Finding Surface Area of a Rectangular Prism
In this math video we will be finding the surface area of a rectangular prism. We will begin by understanding that surface area is the sum of the areas of all the faces of the shape. We will identify the six faces of the given net of a...
Red Rock Films
Women's History Activator: Marie Curie
Event: October 1921. Scientist Marie Curie, winner of two Nobel prizes, visits the White House to accept a gift of one gram of radium. Story: Marie Curie worked hard to study science and was sometimes rejected because of her gender. She...
Curated Video
How to Find the Surface Area of Rectangular Prisms
In this video, the teacher demonstrates two methods for finding the surface area of a rectangular prism: creating a net by unfolding the prism and calculating the area of each face, or using a formula involving the area of the base and...
Curated Video
Finding the Surface Area of Prisms & Pyramids
This video is a math lesson on finding the surface area of prisms and pyramids. The teacher explains the concepts of three-dimensional solids, identifies the different types of prisms and pyramids, and provides strategies for finding...
Curated Video
Nets (Part 1) (Use a net to find the surface area of a solid formed by rectangles and triangles)
The three dimensions that form a solid are: length, width, and height.
Curated Video
Calculating Volume Using Nets of Rectangular Prisms
In this lesson, students will understand that a net is a 2-dimensional representation that can be folded to create a 3-dimensional shape. By using multiplication and addition, students will calculate the volume of a solid by counting the...
Curated Video
Nets (Part 2) (Use a net to find the surface area of a solid formed by rectangles and triangles)
The three dimensions that form a solid are: length, width, and height.
Curated Video
Nets of 3D Shapes GCSE Questions
This video provides some typical GCSE exam style practice questions on the topic of nets of 3D shapes. We also explain how the marks are awarded for each question.
Curated Video
GCSE Maths Questions Mixed Topics Part Two
This video provides more GCSE Maths exam practice questions on a variety of topics, such as bearings, nets and solving equations.
Krista King Math
Surface Area of Cylinders
Combine the pieces of a three-dimensional solid to find the total surface area. The concept video introduces the formula for finding the surface area of a cylinder. The instructor then applies the formula to various examples, each...
Krista King Math
Surface Area of Regular Pyramids
Paint, wrapping paper, frosting—so many applications of surface area. The video provides an explanation of the surface area formula and how to apply it to regular pyramids.
Anywhere Math
Surface Area of Prisms and Pyramids
How do you find the area if an object has more than four sides? Learners view an interesting video to learn how to determine the surface areas of rectangular prisms and pyramids. They see how to draw two-dimensional nets of the figures...
Krista King Math
Surface Area of Cones
Formulas are an essential part of mathematics, so help your class master them. The concept video exposes learners to the elements of the surface area formula for cones. The examples demonstrate the process of using measurements within...
Krista King Math
Surface Area of Prisms
Create a solid understanding of the concept of surface area. Building from the previous lesson in the series, the instructor demonstrates how to apply a formula to find the surface area of a rectangular prism. Examples use the formula to...
CK-12 Foundation
Cones: Lesson
Just how much ice cream will the cone hold? The video provides the formulas to find the surface area and the volume of cones. Using example problems, the section of a geometry playlist shows how to use the formulas to find the surface...
CK-12 Foundation
Similar Solids: Lesson
Blow up a solid by a scale factor. A section of a larger playlist on basic geometry introduces the ratios of the surface areas and volumes of similar solids. Using the ratios, the video works several examples involving similar figures.
CK-12 Foundation
Pyramids: Lesson
Pyramids: they're not just in Egypt! The segment of a large geometry playlist introduces the formulas to find the volumes and surface areas of regular pyramids. Using the formulas, the presentation works several examples to ensure your...
CK-12 Foundation
Prisms: Lesson
Set the bases of a conversation on prisms. The segment of a playlist on geometry introduces prisms and their parts. After visualizing prisms, the video discusses how to find the surface area and volume of prisms.
Curated OER
How Do You Identify a Three-Dimensional Figure from a Net?
Learn how to use two-dimensional nets to identify their corresponding three-dimensional figure. The instructor uses diagrams to illustrate the two-dimensional nets and talks about the characteristics of each one to identify its...
Fun Stuff To Do
Square Pyramid
Your geometry learners will appreciate this net for a square pyramid. Copy, cut, and manipulate to explore the surface area or volume of a square pyramid.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Surface Area Using a Net: Triangular Prism
Calculate the surface area of a triangular prism in this video. [3:33]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Intro to Nets of Polyhedra
Learn about the nets that represent 3D solids. [6:48]