ALEX Resources

   View Standards     Standard(s): [MA2019] ACC-7 (7) 41 :

41. Use formulas to calculate the volumes of three-dimensional figures to solve real-world problems. [Grade 8, 30]

[MA2019] REG-8 (8) 30 :

30. Use formulas to calculate the volumes of three-dimensional figures (cylinders, cones, and spheres) to solve real-world problems.

Use your problem-solving skills to find out if the pot will overflow when Dan adds meatballs to his pasta sauce. This interactive exercise focuses on using the volume equations for cylinders and spheres to figure out the multistep problem of how many meatballs it would take to fill the space left in the pot.

Be sure to view the activity, Meatballs: Volumes of Spheres and Cylinders - Activity (found under Support Materials for Teachers), to use with the video.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [MA2019] REG-7 (7) 22 :

22. Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving area, volume, and surface area of two- and three-dimensional objects composed of triangles, quadrilaterals, polygons, cubes, and right rectangular prisms.

[MA2019] ACC-7 (7) 39 :

39. Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving area, volume, and surface area of two- and three-dimensional objects composed of triangles, quadrilaterals, polygons, cubes, and right rectangular prisms. [Grade 7, 22]

[MA2019] ACC-7 (7) 41 :

41. Use formulas to calculate the volumes of three-dimensional figures to solve real-world problems. [Grade 8, 30]

[MA2019] REG-8 (8) 30 :

30. Use formulas to calculate the volumes of three-dimensional figures (cylinders, cones, and spheres) to solve real-world problems.

[MA2019] GEO-19 (9-12) 17 :

17. Model and solve problems using surface area and volume of solids, including composite solids and solids with portions removed.

a. Give an informal argument for the formulas for the surface area and volume of a sphere, cylinder, pyramid, and cone using dissection arguments, Cavalieri's Principle, and informal limit arguments.

b. Apply geometric concepts to find missing dimensions to solve surface area or volume problems.

Experiment with the volume of two cylinders made from the same size paper. This interactive exercise focuses on using what you know about cylinders to make a prediction about their volume and then requires calculating the actual volume to see if your prediction was accurate.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [MA2019] (5) 19 :

19. Relate volume to the operations of multiplication and addition, and solve real-world and mathematical problems involving volume.

a. Use the associative property of multiplication to find the volume of a right rectangular prism and relate it to packing the prism with unit cubes. Show that the volume can be determined by multiplying the three edge lengths or by multiplying the height by the area of the base.

b. Apply the formulas V = l x w x h and V = B x h for rectangular prisms to find volumes of right rectangular prisms with whole-number edge lengths in the context of solving real-world and mathematical problems.

c. Find volumes of solid figures composed of two non-overlapping right rectangular prisms by adding the volumes of the two parts, applying this technique to solve real-world problems.

[MA2019] ACC-7 (7) 41 :

41. Use formulas to calculate the volumes of three-dimensional figures to solve real-world problems. [Grade 8, 30]

[MA2019] REG-8 (8) 30 :

30. Use formulas to calculate the volumes of three-dimensional figures (cylinders, cones, and spheres) to solve real-world problems.

Volume is the measure of how much space there is within a three-dimensional object (one with length, width, and height). Watch the video for an explanation of the formula for volume.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [MA2015] GEO (9-12) 35 :

35 ) Give an informal argument for the formulas for the circumference of a circle; area of a circle; and volume of a cylinder, pyramid, and cone. Use dissection arguments, Cavalieri's principle, and informal limit arguments. [G-GMD1]

[MA2015] PRE (9-12) 38 :

38 ) (+) Give an informal argument using Cavalieri's principle for the formulas for the volume of a sphere and other solid figures. [G-GMD2]

[MA2019] REG-7 (7) 19 :

19. Describe the two-dimensional figures created by slicing three-dimensional figures into plane sections.

[MA2019] ACC-7 (7) 35 :

35. Describe the two-dimensional figures created by slicing three-dimensional figures into plane sections. [Grade 7, 19]

[MA2019] ACC-7 (7) 41 :

41. Use formulas to calculate the volumes of three-dimensional figures to solve real-world problems. [Grade 8, 30]

[MA2019] REG-8 (8) 30 :

30. Use formulas to calculate the volumes of three-dimensional figures (cylinders, cones, and spheres) to solve real-world problems.

[MA2019] GEO-19 (9-12) 16 :

16. Identify the shapes of two-dimensional cross-sections of three-dimensional objects, and identify three-dimensional objects generated by rotations of two-dimensional objects.

[MA2019] GEO-19 (9-12) 17 :

17. Model and solve problems using surface area and volume of solids, including composite solids and solids with portions removed.

a. Give an informal argument for the formulas for the surface area and volume of a sphere, cylinder, pyramid, and cone using dissection arguments, Cavalieri's Principle, and informal limit arguments.

b. Apply geometric concepts to find missing dimensions to solve surface area or volume problems.

[MA2019] GEO-19 (9-12) 23 :

23. Develop definitions of rotation, reflection, and translation in terms of angles, circles, perpendicular lines, parallel lines, and line segments.

Use the Pythagorean theorem to unroll a cone and find its surface area with this interactive video from the School Yourself Geometry series.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [MA2015] GEO (9-12) 35 :

35 ) Give an informal argument for the formulas for the circumference of a circle; area of a circle; and volume of a cylinder, pyramid, and cone. Use dissection arguments, Cavalieri's principle, and informal limit arguments. [G-GMD1]

[MA2015] PRE (9-12) 38 :

38 ) (+) Give an informal argument using Cavalieri's principle for the formulas for the volume of a sphere and other solid figures. [G-GMD2]

[MA2019] ACC-7 (7) 41 :

41. Use formulas to calculate the volumes of three-dimensional figures to solve real-world problems. [Grade 8, 30]

[MA2019] REG-8 (8) 30 :

30. Use formulas to calculate the volumes of three-dimensional figures (cylinders, cones, and spheres) to solve real-world problems.

[MA2019] GEO-19 (9-12) 17 :

17. Model and solve problems using surface area and volume of solids, including composite solids and solids with portions removed.

a. Give an informal argument for the formulas for the surface area and volume of a sphere, cylinder, pyramid, and cone using dissection arguments, Cavalieri's Principle, and informal limit arguments.

b. Apply geometric concepts to find missing dimensions to solve surface area or volume problems.

Apply Cavalieri's principle to determine when two solids must definitely have the same volume with this interactive video from the School Yourself Geometry series. 

   View Standards     Standard(s): [MA2015] GEO (9-12) 35 :

35 ) Give an informal argument for the formulas for the circumference of a circle; area of a circle; and volume of a cylinder, pyramid, and cone. Use dissection arguments, Cavalieri's principle, and informal limit arguments. [G-GMD1]

[MA2015] PRE (9-12) 38 :

38 ) (+) Give an informal argument using Cavalieri's principle for the formulas for the volume of a sphere and other solid figures. [G-GMD2]

[MA2019] ACC-7 (7) 41 :

41. Use formulas to calculate the volumes of three-dimensional figures to solve real-world problems. [Grade 8, 30]

[MA2019] REG-8 (8) 30 :

30. Use formulas to calculate the volumes of three-dimensional figures (cylinders, cones, and spheres) to solve real-world problems.

[MA2019] GEO-19 (9-12) 17 :

17. Model and solve problems using surface area and volume of solids, including composite solids and solids with portions removed.

a. Give an informal argument for the formulas for the surface area and volume of a sphere, cylinder, pyramid, and cone using dissection arguments, Cavalieri's Principle, and informal limit arguments.

b. Apply geometric concepts to find missing dimensions to solve surface area or volume problems.

How can you find the volume of prisms that aren't rectangular? Learn how with this interactive video from the School Yourself Geometry series. 

   View Standards     Standard(s): [MA2015] PRE (9-12) 38 :

38 ) (+) Give an informal argument using Cavalieri's principle for the formulas for the volume of a sphere and other solid figures. [G-GMD2]

[MA2019] ACC-7 (7) 41 :

41. Use formulas to calculate the volumes of three-dimensional figures to solve real-world problems. [Grade 8, 30]

[MA2019] REG-8 (8) 30 :

30. Use formulas to calculate the volumes of three-dimensional figures (cylinders, cones, and spheres) to solve real-world problems.

[MA2019] GEO-19 (9-12) 17 :

17. Model and solve problems using surface area and volume of solids, including composite solids and solids with portions removed.

a. Give an informal argument for the formulas for the surface area and volume of a sphere, cylinder, pyramid, and cone using dissection arguments, Cavalieri's Principle, and informal limit arguments.

b. Apply geometric concepts to find missing dimensions to solve surface area or volume problems.

Use the Pythagorean theorem and apply Cavalieri's principle to cones and cylinders to find the volume of a sphere with this interactive video from the School Yourself Geometry series. 

   View Standards     Standard(s): [MA2019] ACC-7 (7) 41 :

41. Use formulas to calculate the volumes of three-dimensional figures to solve real-world problems. [Grade 8, 30]

[MA2019] REG-8 (8) 30 :

30. Use formulas to calculate the volumes of three-dimensional figures (cylinders, cones, and spheres) to solve real-world problems.

[MA2019] GEO-19 (9-12) 17 :

17. Model and solve problems using surface area and volume of solids, including composite solids and solids with portions removed.

a. Give an informal argument for the formulas for the surface area and volume of a sphere, cylinder, pyramid, and cone using dissection arguments, Cavalieri's Principle, and informal limit arguments.

b. Apply geometric concepts to find missing dimensions to solve surface area or volume problems.

Compare the volume of varied cylindrical glasses filled to different heights. This interactive exercise focuses on using what you know about cylinders to make a prediction about their volume and then requires calculating the actual volume to see if your prediction was accurate.

This resource is part of the Math at the Core: Middle School collection.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [MA2019] ACC-7 (7) 41 :

41. Use formulas to calculate the volumes of three-dimensional figures to solve real-world problems. [Grade 8, 30]

[MA2019] REG-8 (8) 30 :

30. Use formulas to calculate the volumes of three-dimensional figures (cylinders, cones, and spheres) to solve real-world problems.

[MA2019] GEO-19 (9-12) 17 :

17. Model and solve problems using surface area and volume of solids, including composite solids and solids with portions removed.

a. Give an informal argument for the formulas for the surface area and volume of a sphere, cylinder, pyramid, and cone using dissection arguments, Cavalieri's Principle, and informal limit arguments.

b. Apply geometric concepts to find missing dimensions to solve surface area or volume problems.

Use your problem-solving skills to find out if the pot will overflow when Dan adds meatballs to his pasta sauce. This interactive exercise focuses on using the volume equations for cylinders and spheres to figure out the multistep problem of how many meatballs it would take to fill the space left in the pot.

This resource is part of the Math at the Core: Middle School collection.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [MA2015] PRE (9-12) 38 :

38 ) (+) Give an informal argument using Cavalieri's principle for the formulas for the volume of a sphere and other solid figures. [G-GMD2]

[MA2019] ACC-7 (7) 41 :

41. Use formulas to calculate the volumes of three-dimensional figures to solve real-world problems. [Grade 8, 30]

[MA2019] REG-8 (8) 30 :

30. Use formulas to calculate the volumes of three-dimensional figures (cylinders, cones, and spheres) to solve real-world problems.

[MA2019] GEO-19 (9-12) 16 :

16. Identify the shapes of two-dimensional cross-sections of three-dimensional objects, and identify three-dimensional objects generated by rotations of two-dimensional objects.

[MA2019] GEO-19 (9-12) 17 :

17. Model and solve problems using surface area and volume of solids, including composite solids and solids with portions removed.

a. Give an informal argument for the formulas for the surface area and volume of a sphere, cylinder, pyramid, and cone using dissection arguments, Cavalieri's Principle, and informal limit arguments.

b. Apply geometric concepts to find missing dimensions to solve surface area or volume problems.

[MA2019] GEO-19 (9-12) 23 :

23. Develop definitions of rotation, reflection, and translation in terms of angles, circles, perpendicular lines, parallel lines, and line segments.

[MA2019] GEO-19 (9-12) 36 :

36. Use geometric shapes, their measures, and their properties to model objects and use those models to solve problems.

In school, you learn about shapes with sides and edges, but there are weird shapes out there (beyond our 3 dimensions) that defy our normal idea of geometry. QuanQuan and Jenny explain, knit, and 3D print their way through these strange shapes.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [MA2019] REG-7 (7) 20 :

20. Explain the relationships among circumference, diameter, area, and radius of a circle to demonstrate understanding of formulas for the area and circumference of a circle.

a. Informally derive the formula for area of a circle.

b. Solve area and circumference problems in real-world and mathematical situations involving circles.

[MA2019] REG-7 (7) 22 :

22. Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving area, volume, and surface area of two- and three-dimensional objects composed of triangles, quadrilaterals, polygons, cubes, and right rectangular prisms.

[MA2019] ACC-7 (7) 36 :

36. Explain the relationships among circumference, diameter, area, and radius of a circle to demonstrate understanding of formulas for the area and circumference of a circle.

a. Informally derive the formula for area of a circle.

b. Solve area and circumference problems in real-world and mathematical situations involving circles. [Grade 7, 20]

[MA2019] ACC-7 (7) 39 :

39. Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving area, volume, and surface area of two- and three-dimensional objects composed of triangles, quadrilaterals, polygons, cubes, and right rectangular prisms. [Grade 7, 22]

[MA2019] ACC-7 (7) 41 :

41. Use formulas to calculate the volumes of three-dimensional figures to solve real-world problems. [Grade 8, 30]

[MA2019] REG-8 (8) 30 :

30. Use formulas to calculate the volumes of three-dimensional figures (cylinders, cones, and spheres) to solve real-world problems.

Uncover the secret behind how a square-wheeled tricycle can work at the National Museum of Mathematics. This interactive exercise focuses on working with the radius of various circles to find the circumference and area as well as challenging you to find the distance a square wheel travels around the track.

This resource is part of the Math at the Core: Middle School collection.