National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Volume Equations for a Sphere and Pyramid
This site uses calculus to explain how the formulas for finding the volume of a sphere and a pyramid were derived.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Solid Geometry Word Problems
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.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Use Cavalieri's Principle to Compare Aquarium Volumes
The management of an ocean life museum will choose to include either Aquarium A or Aquarium B in a new exhibit. In doing this task, students discover the formula for the volume of a sphere. Aligns with G-GMD.A.2 and HSG-MG.A.1.
Mr. Martini's Classroom
Mr. Martini's Classroom: Volume: Geometry Practice Solving Volumes
Students solve for the volume of three-dimensional figures such as cubes, prisms, and cylinders with these interactive flashcards.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Volume of Composite Figures: Lesson 5
This lesson will present how to apply the volume formulas of prisms, cylinders, pyramids, cones, spheres, and hemispheres to find the volume of composite figures. It is 5 of 6 in the series titled "Volume of Composite Figures."
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Spheres
What is a sphere? Find a definition, example images, and formulas to help you determine volume and surface area given the radius.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Solid Geometry Word Problems
Solve problems concerning real-world situations with the volumes of cones, cylinders, and spheres. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Calculator Soup
Calculator Soup: Volume Calculator
Use this online calculator to calculate the volume of geometric solids including a capsule, cone, frustum, cube, cylinder, hemisphere, pyramid, rectangular prism, sphere, and spherical cap.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Spheres: Surface Area of a Sports Ball
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students can adjust the points on a sports ball to determine the surface area and volume. Click challenge me to answer practice questions and click learn more to watch a video.
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra
This site is a tutorial for students in algebra 2 or for those who need a refresher. The site has explanations, definitions, examples, practice problems and practice tests are found covering topics such as linear equations, graphing,...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: What Goes Around Comes Around but Can You Measure It?
In this activity, students find the area and the perimeter for several geometric shapes. They also determine the surface area and volume of spheres.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 8.g Flower Vases
This task asks students to compare the volumes of three vases that are different shapes - a cylinder, a cone, and a sphere - as well as one with a combination of shapes. They are then asked to create a vase with composite shapes, find...
Ministry of Education and Universities of the Region of Murcia (Spain)
Ministerio De Educacion Y Ciencia: Volumenes De Cuerpos Geometricos
In Spanish. Interactive resources and activities that could be used in the classroom either as an introduction or review to a unit dealing with the volume of three dimensional figures.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: G Mg How Many Cells Are in the Human Body?
About how many cells are in the human body? The purpose of this task is for learners to apply the concepts of mass, volume, and density in a real-world context. Aligns with G-MG.A.2.
Calculator Soup
Calculator Soup: Sphere Calculator
This online calculator will calculate the 3 unknown values of a sphere given any 1 known variable including radius r, surface area A, volume V and circumference C. It will also give the answers for volume, surface area, and circumference...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Spheres
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This concept teaches students how to calculate the volume and surface area of a sphere.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Homework Help Independent Practice: Spheres
Get independent practice working with spheres. Each incorrect response gets a text box explanation and another try. Correct responses are confirmed.
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Beginning Algebra: Formulas
This tutorial will show you how using formulas can help you solve problems. Include formulas for various geometric shapes and steps showing how to use them.
Other
Calculator.net: Surface Area Calculator
Use these calculator tools to find the surface area, 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...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Spheres Geometry
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this flipchart, students develop an understanding of the properties of a sphere and determine its area and volume.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Faq, Geometric Figures
This page brings you to a table of contents of three-dimensional figures. Selecting a figure will bring you to a page defining and illustrating the figure with applicable formulas listed.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Sphere Formulas
This site from the Math Forum provides the formulas for finding the area and volume of a sphere.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: Hemisphere
MathWorld gives a simple and complex definition of a hemisphere. The formula for the volume of a hemisphere is also given.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Sphere
Students learn about a sphere. The resource consists of facts, formulas, images, and definitions. An animation demonstrates how the sphere can contain the greatest volume for a fixed surface area.