Lesson Plan
EngageNY

The Volume Formula of a Sphere

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
What is the relationship between a hemisphere, a cone, and a cylinder? Using Cavalieri's Principle, the class determines that the sum of the volume of a hemisphere and a cone with the same radius and height equals the volume of a...
Activity
Illustrative Mathematics

Use Cavalieri’s Principle to Compare Aquarium Volumes

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Learners are designing a stunning new water feature for an aquarium, but they soon discover that more than just a pretty home for their fishy friends is required.  From calculating the volume of a composite shape through the...
Assessment
Mathed Up!

Spheres and Cones

For Students 8th - 11th Standards
Class members learn how to apply formulas for spheres and cones with a video that begins with a review of the formulas for surface area and volume of spheres and cones. Pupils use these formulas to solve problems on a worksheet.
Assessment
Achieve

Greenhouse Management

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
Who knew running a greenhouse required so much math? Amaze future mathematicians and farmers with the amount of unit conversions, ratio and proportional reasoning, and geometric applications involved by having them complete the...
Study Guide
Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Spheres

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
What is a sphere? Find a definition, example images, and formulas to help you determine volume and surface area given the radius.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Homework Help Independent Practice: Spheres

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Get independent practice working with spheres. Each incorrect response gets a text box explanation and another try. Correct responses are confirmed.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Solid Geometry Word Problems

For Students 7th - 9th Standards
In this exercise, students practice volume word problems with cones, cylinders, and spheres. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to watch a video, get hints, or try questions repeatedly.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Cell Size

For Students 9th - 10th
Test your knowledge on how to calculate cell size with this quiz.