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Geometry and Measurement
Young scholars view a right triangle displayed by the teacher. Students measure legs and the interior angles of the triangle. They look for a pattern or relationship between the legs and angles. Young scholars use pegboards and string to...
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Exponential Properties
In this algebra worksheet, students apply the properties of exponents as they solve problems with exponents. They compare ratios and volumes as they relate to each other. There are 5 questions with an answer key.
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Using Concept Maps to Design 3D Spheres
Students create three dimensional shapes using concept maps. In this geometry lesson, students investigate the impact of mental schemas on humans. They collect data on this topic and plot their data on a coordinate plane.
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More Prisms/Nets
Students calculate the volume and surface are of three-dimensional shapes. In this geometry lesson, students use the nets to prove their calculations of shapes. They identify the different parts of a solid using the nets.
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Pacing a Gunther Chain
Students pace a Gunther Chain, a measurement used by foresters to determine distance and area. They discuss that pacing is individualized depending on age, gender, etc. They practice to find an average pace. Teams estimate, pace and...
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Surface Area
In this geometry instructional activity, 10th graders define surface area, net and lateral face. They calculate the surface areas of cones, prisms and cubes. There are 9 surface area questions.
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Worksheet 35 - Fall 1995
In this math worksheet, students sketch the graphs labeling the point of intersection in the first quadrant. Then they find the area of Ω.
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Pi Day (March 14)
Fourth graders determine the value of ? by measuring the circumference and diameter of circular objects such as soup cans, Oreo cookies, etc..
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Geometry Journal: Classifying Solids
In this geometry worksheet, 10th graders respond to journal prompts related to prisms and classifying solid shapes. The two page worksheet contains nine questions. Answers are included.
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Sports Bag
Learners determine an efficient layout of the pattern pieces needed to make a sports bag with given dimensions and specifications. Given a word problem, data set and a diagram, students evaluate the information they have available and...
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Year Book Page Special Shape Collage
Students design a collage of pictures for a yearbook that make a shape. They determine the area of the shape and the price of putting the collage in the yearbook.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe Mathematics: Online Study Tools: Volume of Pyramids and Cones
This site gives a short interactive quiz which allows students to self-assess their understanding of the concept of finding the volume of pyramids and cones.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Homework Help Independent Practice: Volume of Pyramids and Cones
Get independent practice working with the volumes of pyramids and Cones. Each incorrect response gets a text box explanation and another try. Correct responses are confirmed.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Volume of Pyramids & Cones
The mathematics resource includes material that explores the volume of pyramids and cones. Definitions, examples, and video lessons investigate the geometry concepts.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Pyramids and Cones Study Guide
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide reviews the surface area and volume of pyramids and cones.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Basic Geometry: Volume of Pyramids & Cones
The geometry resource investigates the volume of pyramids and cones. Formulas, examples, and practice exercises are included.
Math Planet
Math Planet: Surface Area and Volume of Pyramids, Prisms, Cylinders, and Cones
Explanation of surface area and the volume of pyramids, prisms, cylinders, and cones through examples and a video lesson. [1:44]
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Determining the Surface Area and Volume of Composite Figures
Given a problem involving composite figures made from prisms, pyramids, spheres, cones, and/or cylinders, the student will find the surface area and volume of the composite figure.
Math Planet
Math Planet: Pre Algebra: Pyramids, Prisms, Cylinders and Cones
Provides an explanation, examples, and video lessons all related to area and volume of pyramids, prisms, cylinders, and cones.
Government of Alberta
Learn Alberta: Math Interactives: Exploring Surface Area, Volume, and Nets
Investigate the concepts of area, volume, 3D shapes, and nets using this interactive Learn Alberta math. The solid shapes focused on this exploration include rectangular and triangular prisms, rectangular and triangular pyramids,...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Using Models to Connect to and Understand Volume Formulas
[Accessible by TX Educators. Free Registration/Login Required] The student will use models to develop formulas and connect them to the volume of prisms, spheres, cylinders, pyramids, and cones.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Using Models to Connect to and Understand Volume Formulas
[Accessible by TX Educators. Free Registration/Login Required] The student will use models to develop formulas and connect them to the volume of prisms, spheres, cylinders, pyramids, and cones.
Other
Calculator.net: Volume Calculator
Use these calculator tools to find the volume, in your choice of units, of a sphere, cone, cube, cylinder, rectangular prism, capsule, ball cap, conical frustum, ellipsoid, or square pyramid. Includes a reference section listing formulas...
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Volume of a Pyramid
Learn about the volume of a pyramid with this helpful reference tool. Provides a detailed definition, examples, and an interactive activity that enhances further explanation. Includes links to related topics.