Calculating Volumes of Compound Objects

This lesson unit is intended to help you assess how well students solve problems involving measurement, and in particular, to identify and help students who have the following difficulties:

  • Computing measurements using formulas.
  • Decomposing compound shapes into simpler ones.
  • Using right triangles and their properties to solve real-world problems.
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General Information

Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, Basic Calculators, Adobe Acrobat Reader
Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s) 30 Minute(s)
Keywords: volume, formulas, equations, shapes, triangles, compound shapes, secondary math, geometry
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Problem-Solving Task,  Formative Assessment
Instructional Design Framework(s): Guided Inquiry (Level 3)
Resource Collection: General Collection

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In this interactive, self-guided unit on 3-dimensional shape, students (and teachers) explore 3-dimensional shapes, determine surface area and volume, derive Euler's formula, and investigate Platonic solids. Interactive quizzes and animations are included throughout, including a 15 question quiz for student completion.

Type: Unit/Lesson Sequence