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University of Regina (Canada)

University of Regina: Math Central: Surface Area to Volume Ratio

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will investigate the relationship between surface area and volume and their application to the inner workings of real life organisms.
Unit Plan
Math2

Math2.org: Areas, Volumes, Surface Areas

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives formulas for the area, volume, and surface area of various shapes.
Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Geometry: Surface Area and Volume Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide looks at the definitions and postulates of surface area and volume for different solids, including composite solids and similar solids.
Lesson Plan
Shodor Education Foundation

Shodor Interactivate: Lesson: Surface Area and Volume

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Young scholars explore surface area and volume through this lesson and worksheet activity.
Handout
Ducksters

Ducksters: Kids Math: Finding the Volume and Surface Area of a Cylinder

For Students 7th - 9th Standards
Explains how to calculate the volume and surface area of a cylinder using the standard formulas. Includes example problems.
Lesson Plan
University of Texas

Inside Mathematics: Building Blocks [Pdf]

For Teachers 5th - 7th Standards
This task challenges students to demonstrate understanding of area, surface area and volume.
Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: G Mg How Thick Is a Soda Can? Variation I

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
In this task, students are given the dimensions of a soda can and are asked to estimate its thickness. They must first find the surface area and the volume of aluminum. Aligns with G-MG.A.1 and G-MG.A.2.
Lesson Plan
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Shape Changing With the Cyber Squad

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
In this project, you will make 2-dimensional templates, called nets, that fold up into 3-dimensional (3-D) shapes. By making shapes of different sizes, you will be able to see how 3-D shapes change with size. In your findings you will...
Lesson Plan
National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art: Thiebaud's Cake Math (Intermediate Version)

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Using the painting, Cakes by artist Wayne Thiebaud, students will learn and practice math concepts of volume and surface area. Then they will create a bold cake painting, either online or with classroom art materials.
Study Guide
Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Cylinders

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
What is a cylinder? Find a definition, example images, and formulas for determining the volume and surface area of a cylinder if given the radius of the base and the height.
Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: A Comprehensive Printable List of Geometry Formulas

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Provides a list of area and perimeter formulas for two-dimensional shapes and volume and surface area formulas for three-dimensional solids.
Activity
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: The Cylinder Problem: Middle School Lesson

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
This lesson offers an interesting, hands-on experience for middle school students studying cylinders. Students will create cylinders, and measure and compare their volumes.
Interactive
Calculator Soup

Calculator Soup: Square Pyramid Calculator

For Students 6th - 8th
Use this calculator to determine the volume, surface area, or other figure for a square pyramid, given the other numbers. Users set their parameters for two known variables of the pyramid and find what the unknown amounts would be.
Handout
Math Open Reference

Math Open Reference: Cone

For Students 6th - 8th
Use this interactive tool to explore cones. Change the height and the radius to see how these affect the cone. There is also the option of making an oblique cone. Properties of a cone are discussed, how to use formulas to calculate the...
Handout
Math Open Reference

Math Open Reference: Cylinder

For Students 6th - 8th
Learn how to find the volume and surface area of a cylinder by trying interactive examples. Includes definitions and links to related topics.
Interactive
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Nctm: Illuminations: Cubes

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Use this applet to determine the volume of a box by filling it with cubes, rows of cubes, or layers of cubes. Determine the surface area as well by using the box's net.
eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Interactive Middle School Math 6

For Students 6th
This all-interactive MSM 6 course is a complete and rigorous Grade 6 Mathematics course where the text is the support material, NOT the main content. The course includes instructional interactives, inline immediate-feedback (formative)...
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Other

Dans Math: Lessons: Calculus (Part 2)

For Students 9th - 10th
College professor Dan Bach offers a review of the calculus concepts of integrals and vectors. Examples and animated graphs are provided.
Handout
Math Open Reference

Math Open Reference: Cone

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A complete reference guide to cones. It provides definitions, examples, and an interactive activity that enhances further explanation. Includes links to related topics.
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Popcorn Bucket or Box?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this exploration, students will apply their knowledge of finding volume and surface area of cylinders and rectangular prisms. Students will make recommendations to the local movie theater after determining which package is cost...
Handout
Center for Educational Technologies

Cotf: Plate Tectonics

For Students 3rd - 8th
Plate Tectonics provides geology with a comprehensive theory that explains how the Earth works.
Unit Plan
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Cylinder Formulas

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Math Forum defines both a circular cylinder and a right circular cylinder. Pictures of each are provided. Formulas are provided.

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