101 Questions
Pyramid of Pennies
Go big or go home! Learners watch a video rendition of the creation of a penny pyramid. Their task is to determine the number of pennies in the pyramid. The lesson encourages multiple methods, including function building or volume formulas.
Jim Noble, Richard Wade & Oliver Bowles
Pyramid Model
Seeking to derive the formula for the volume of a square pyramid, geometry learners construct six square based pyramids that, when pieced together properly, form a cube. Two short videos demonstrate the relationship...
American Museum of Natural History
Thinking in the Three Dimensions
Discover different dimensions with paper folding. Pupils first read about zero, one, two, and three dimensions, and then learn about the fourth dimension, time. They then use origami to create models of shapes in three dimensions and use...
Other
Tap Into Teen Minds: Prisms and Pyramids
A detailed set of tasks for investigating the volume of prisms and pyramids.
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.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Spinning Square Pyramid
Students learn about the properties of a square-based pyramid and the formulas for surface area and volume. The learning resource consists of facts and an interactive spinning square pyramid. Includes several multiple-choice questions.
Calculator Soup
Calculator Soup: Square Pyramid Calculator
This online calculator will calculate the various properties of a square pyramid given 2 known variables. The square pyramid is a special case of a pyramid where the base is square. It is a regular pyramid with a square base.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Volume of a Pyramid: Fluctuating Height
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will follow the directions to change the pyramid's height then click 'challenge me' to answer the question about the pyramid. Click 'learn more' to further explore pyramids.
Analyze Math
Analyze Math: Pyramid Problems
The geometry tutorial discusses the surface area and volume of a pyramid. The activity has several examples with detailed solutions.
Other
Mr. Pitonyak's Pyramid Puzzle
Students estimate the cost of building an Egyptian pyramid with modern materials and ancient building methods in this math project.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Area of a Pentagonal Pyramid
This question and answer site reviews finding both the area and volume of a pentagonal pyramid.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: The Volume of a Pyramid
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.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Stack It Up!
Students analyze and begin to design a pyramid. Working in engineering teams, they perform calculations to determine the area of the pyramid base, stone block volumes, and the number of blocks required for their pyramid base. They make a...
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