Duke University: Parametric Surface Area and Vector Product

Learners calculate the surface area of prisms. In this geometry lesson plan, students investigate the properties of prisms and analyze ways to calculate the are of a rectangular prism. They derive the formula for surface area.

In this comprehensive  worksheet, young geometers solve a number of surface area and volume problems. Problems range from basic formula-based calculations to more challenging geometric figures and word problems. 

Save the world by designing a new soda can! Learners first measure the dimensions of a typical soda can and calculate its surface area and volume. They then use spreadsheet software to minimize the surface area for the volume, thus...

This worksheet provides a variety of 3D geometry questions requiring higher order thinking skills. Questions include; finding the surface area of a prism, surface area of pyramid, surface area of a sphere, and platonic solids.

Discover a world too small to see. In the lesson, young scientists learn about nanotechnology and brainstorm ideas for new applications of it. They perform an activity to determine how surface area changes when objects are made smaller...

Students will investigate the relationship between surface area and volume and their application to the inner workings of real life organisms.

This tutorial explains the concept of surface area, and then goes through multiple shapes offering the specific surface area formula for each one.

A good site explaining surface area. Scroll down the page for quick references to surface area formulas for fundamental geometric objects. The site has links to related topics.

Math whizzes examine the relationship between area and volume and the relationship between a 3-D shape and its surface area. Following discussion and practice, pupils participate in a project in which they design packaging for a new...

Students will be engaged by this assignment that has them estimating the areas of irregular surfaces. This includes computing the area of rectangles, triangles, and circles.