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Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Area and Volume of Similar Solids: Similar Solids

For Students 6th - 12th Standards
Five questions make up an interactive designed to boosts knowledge of area and volume of solid figures. Question types include multiple-choice, true or false, and fill-in-the-blank. A scale model changes measurement to provide a visual...
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Unit Plan
Radford University

Surface Area and Volume

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Who knew there were pyramids in China? Learners apply surface area and volume formulas to several different real-world situations. They calculate the volume and surface area of an aquarium, an ice cream cone, and Egyptian and Chinese...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Rectangular Prisms (B)

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

Prisms and Pyramids Homework

For Students 8th - 10th
In this surface area and volume of prisms worksheet, 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 three shapes...
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Lesson Plan
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 instructional activity...
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Worksheet
Youth Education Services

Relating Volume in 3D Objects with Ten Problems

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
A fabulous four-page assignment explores volume formulae for rectangular prisms, cylinders, cones, and pyramids. Pupils apply the formulas to solve problems, match diagrams to values, and address real-world scenarios. A detailed answer...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

NetsS.A. of Prisms

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars build nets of three-dimensional prisms based on the dimensions they are given for hexagonal prism, triangular prism, rectangular prism. Working in groups, they use their prisms and calculate the Surface Area and Lateral Area.
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Worksheet
Math Drills

Rectangular Prisms (A) - (J)

For Students 4th - 7th Standards
Ten similar worksheets plus their answer keys are included in this resource. Each simply displays three right rectangular prisms with their length, height, and width printed on them. Fifth graders apply the formula for the volume of a...
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Lesson Plan
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

Volume

For Students 7th - 8th
In this volume learning exercise, students determine the number of cuboids needed to create a rectangular prism of a particular size. They determine the mass, volume and density of cereal boxes. Students determine the volume of...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Solving Multistep Linear Equations

For Students 10th
In this multistep linear equations worksheet, 10th graders solve and complete 21 different multiple choice problems. First, they determine the value of a given variable by using multisteps. Then, students determine the equation that...
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Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Computing Volume Progression 4

For Teachers 6th - 9th Standards
This resource was written for the younger math learner, but finding the volume of an irregular solid is also a problem for algebra and geometry students. Based on Archimedes’ Principle, one can calculate the volume of a stone by...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Volume and Surface Area

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Young scholars explore volume and surface area. In this math instructional activity, students fill boxes with cubes to identify the volume of the boxes. Young scholars discuss area.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Volume Worksheet I

For Teachers 8th - 9th
In this volume worksheet, students recognize three-dimensional figures, identify the proper volume formula, and then solve the equation by inserting information from a diagram into the formula. Students solve six equations.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Volume

For Students 8th
In this volume activity, 8th graders solve and complete 6 different short answer questions and problems that relate to volume. First, they determine the number of cubes found altogether that has a given length, width and height. Then,...
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Handout
Charleston School District

Volume of Rounded Objects

For Students 8th - 10th Standards
How much can different shapes hold? The answer varies depending on the shape and dimensions. Individuals learn the formulas for the volume of a sphere, cone, and cylinder. They apply the formulas to find the volume of these...
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Handout
Charleston School District

Volume of Composite Shapes

For Students 8th - 10th Standards
It's the parts that make the whole. Learners apply volume formulas to composite figures to find the total volume of the figure. Previous lessons in this series taught the methods for finding the volume and/or dimensions of...
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Volumes of Familiar Solids – Cones and Cylinders

For Teachers 8th Standards
Investigate the volume of cones and cylinders. Scholars develop formulas for the volume of cones and cylinders in the 10th activity of the module. They then use their formulas to calculate volume.
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Volume of Composite Solids

For Students 8th Standards
Take finding volume of 3-D figures to the next level. In the 22nd lesson of the series, learners find the volume of composite solids. The lesson the asks them to deconstruct the composites into familiar figures and use volume formulas.
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Workbook
Utah Education Network (UEN)

Geometry

For Students 6th Standards
Shape one's understanding of geometry using the resource. The sixth of seven chapters in 6th Grade Math focuses on geometry principles. Future mathematicians learn to find the area of parallelograms, trapezoids, triangles, and other...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Rectangular Prisms [G]

For Students 5th - 6th
In this rectangular prism worksheet, students find the volume and surface area of 3 rectangular prisms; answers are included on page 2.
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Unit Plan
Radford University

Fun with Solids

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Cakes offer a yummy way to learn about math. Scholars use manipulatives to discover the formulas for the surface area and volume of prisms and cylinders. They use their formulas to calculate the amount of cake mix and frosting necessary...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Volume & Candy Creations Model

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders investigate surface area.  In this surface area lesson, 6th graders design a box of candy that has a volume of 30 cubic inches.  Students are trying to minimize surface area while keeping volume constant.  Students...
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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.