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Curated OER

Volume of Solid Figures

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Learners calculate volume using the correct formula and the correct unit. They explore different prisms, spheres, cubes, and cones as they calculate volume and relate it to depths in oceans.
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EngageNY

The Volume of Prisms and Cylinders and Cavalieri’s Principle

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Young mathematicians examine area of different figures with the same cross-sectional lengths and work up to volumes of 3D figures with the same cross-sectional areas. The instruction and the exercises stress that the two figures do not...
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Curated OER

Surface Area of Prisms

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students compute surface area and volume of prisms. In this surface area lesson, students find the surface area and volume of rectangular and triangular prisms. Independently, students use their computers to determine the volume,...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Rectangular Prisms (B)

For Students 4th - 6th
In this rectangular prisms worksheet, students find the volume and surface area of 3 rectangular prisms using the information provided.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Surface Area Formulas

For Students 5th - 10th
In this geometry worksheet, students complete 21 problems where they find the surface area of pyramids, cubes, and rectangular prisms. This excellent worksheet would be an ideal quiz, or homework assignment.
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Curated OER

Which container holds a larger amount of popcorn?

For Teachers 6th - 7th
What does popcorn have to do with math?  Seventh grade mathematicians are provided an opportunity to develop a conceptual understanding of the formula for volume and to use it as a tool to solve problems. The lesson begins with a...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Prisms and Pyramids Homework

For Students 8th - 10th
In this surface area and volume of prisms instructional activity, students identify the requested measurement of each of 10 geometric shapes. The first two shapes are rectangular prisms, students tell surface area and volume. The next...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Problem Solving - Use a Formula 21.7

For Students 4th - 5th
In this formula activity, students complete a graphic organizer, answering the questions relating to: understand, plan, solve, look back. Students solve 2 problems. Houghton Mifflin test is referenced.
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Curated OER

Finding Volume of Similar Figures

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Upper elementary and middle schoolers examine the Volumes of Similar Figures. They investigate the relationship between corresponding sides and evaluate the volume of similar figures. Pupils record their findings on various activity...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Recognizing 3-D Shapes, Part 2

For Students K - 2nd Standards
Take your math lesson to another dimension with this lesson about 3-D shapes! First graders label cones, cylinders, pyramids, spheres, cubes, and prisms, and then count the number of each shape in a collective picture. A great way to...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Volume of Solids: Algebra/Geometry Institute

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Use this volume of solids lesson plan to have learners find the surface area and volume of cylinders, pyramids, and prisms. They place cubes inside three-dimensional figures to determine the volume. Worksheets and answers are provided.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Computing Volume Progression 1

For Teachers 5th - 7th Standards
Finding the volume of a right rectangular prism is the focus of the resource.  Worksheet includes a drawing of a cube to help learners visualize the concept. Young geometers will learn that as the side length increases, so does the...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Christo’s Building

For Teachers 6th - 7th Standards
Hook your charges on how to solve a real-world art problem with mathematics by showing works of Christo. You can find eye-catching images on the Christo and Jeanne Claude webpage. Here, math learners help Jean Claude and Christo prepare...
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Curated OER

Rectangular Prism Net

For Students 4th - 5th
In this math activity, students use the math net pattern to construct a model of a rectangular prism. Students cut, fold and tape this 3 dimensional figure.
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Curated OER

Rectangular Prism Net

For Students 4th - 5th
In this math learning exercise, students construct a model of a rectangular prism by cutting out, folding and taping or gluing this math net. There is no picture of the finished product on the page.
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Interactive
Curated OER

Geometry Worksheets-Volume of Prisms and Pyramids

For Students 10th
In this geometry worksheet, 10th graders determine the volume of rectangular and triangular prisms and pyramids. The one page interactive worksheet contains eleven questions. Answers and hints are included. 
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Curated OER

3-D Attributes

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore geometric solids. In this geometry instructional activity, students listen to the book The Greedy Triangle by Marilyn Burns, then work in groups to sort geometric solids into various categories. Students define geometric...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Volumes of Solids

For Students 7th - 9th
In this volume worksheet, students observe diagrams and extrapolate the correct items to plug into a formula for volume. They find the volume of triangular prisms, cylinders, cones, rectangular prisms, and rectangular pyramids. Four of...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Prism Investigation (3)

For Students 4th - 6th
In this prism investigation worksheet, students complete a table telling the shapes at the end of prisms, the number of sides at each end, and the number of edges and complete the pattern of a function machine. Students write eight answers.
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Interactive
Curated OER

Surface Area of Prism

For Students 10th
Tenth graders are provided instructions, including a video, on calculating the surface area of a prism. The one-page interactive worksheet contains two worked questions. Answers are included. 
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Curated OER

Nets And Surface Area

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Upper graders investigate how to find the surface area when using two-dimensional shapes. They conduct an investigation in groups while working sample problems given during class discussion with the teacher. They also review how to...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Unit 22: Volume

For Students 10th - 12th
In this volume instructional activity, students determine the volume of rectangular prisms. Students examine diagrams, tables and short story problems to determine information needed to find the volume. This ten-page instructional...
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Assessment
Noyce Foundation

Building Blocks

For Teachers 6th Standards
Building blocks have more uses than simply entertaining children. Young mathematicians calculate the volume of a given cube, and then calculate the volume and surface area of a prism formed from multiple cubes.
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Mathematics Assessment Project

Modeling: Making Matchsticks

For Teachers 8th Standards
Math: The only subject where the solution to a problem is seven million matches. Young scholars first complete an assessment task estimating the number of matches they can make from a tree of given dimensions. They then evaluate provided...

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