Using
the scroll bars, please centre the Surface Area and Volume Explorer in
the window to your right.
The objective
of this activity is explore the relationship between surface area and
volume. Also, you will discover patterns that enable you to create a formula
for finding surface area and volume.
Materials:
You will need to print the following worksheets to keep at the computer
with you as you work through the activities.
Procedure:
- Print
off the worksheets, find Worksheet A and follow these
directions.
- Using
the Explorer create 5 triangular prisms and 5 rectangular prisms.
As you do so, record the measurements for surface area, volume, height
and depth in the chart on Worksheet A.
- Once
you have completed your chart, examine your measurements and try to
determine a pattern that may help you create a formula for determining
the volume or surface area.
- Please
record your reasoning on the worksheet in the space provided.
- Find Worksheet
B. This worksheet will walk you though an
exploration of surface area and volume. It will focus your exploration
of these concepts and encourage your to apply previous knowledge to
solve some problems.
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The Surface Area and Volume explorer was created by The
Shodor Foundation. |