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Area and Volume of Similar Solids: Similar Solids InteractiveArea and Volume of Similar Solids: Similar Solids Interactive
Publisher
CK-12 Foundation
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Interactives
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For Teacher Use
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Duration
30 mins
Instructional Strategies
Independent Practice
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Internet Access
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Year
2016
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Interactive

Area and Volume of Similar Solids: Similar Solids

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This Area and Volume of Similar Solids: Similar Solids interactive also includes:
  • Similar Solids: Lesson (Basic Geometry Concepts)
  • Student Reference
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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 aid in problem-solving. A discussion question bridges the connection between math application and real-life. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

measurement, area, area formulas, area model, volume, volume formulas, rectangular prisms, scale, scale models, equivalent ratios, ratios, congruent figures, scale factors, surface area, rectangular solid, solid figure

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Encourage learners to reference their notes while they work through the interactive 
  • Review the interactive as a class, walk through each question calling on pupils to help solve problems
  • Assign the interactive as a May Do after class members complete other math tasks 

Classroom Considerations

  • Participants should be familiar with area, volume, ratios, scale factors, and geometric figures
  • A free CK-12 account is required to access the interactive 

Pros

  • The model is color-coded for easier viewing 
  • Responses are graded immediately, the correct answer is given if an incorrect response is chosen  

Cons

  • None

Common Core

7.G.A.1

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