This volume and surface area activity provides Geometry students with engaging practice finding the volume and surface area of solid figures, including rectangular prisms, triangular prisms, trapezoidal prisms, cylinders, square pyramids, triangular pyramids, cones, spheres, and hemispheres. A pentagonal prism is also included with the base area given. Many questions are challenging and will require the Pythagorean Theorem to find a side length.
How It Works:
Students find the volume and surface area of each figure, then cut out the squares, rearrange them so the matching edges meet, and paste them onto the template. Since every edge has to match, students can check their own work as they go. The box letters help students stay organized and make grading easier! A template and answer key are included.
I recommend having students work in partners and divide up the work. This way, each student will complete 8 volume and 8 surface area questions. I purposely mixed up the problems to ensure there was an even amount of practice.
Ways to Use It:
This cut and paste puzzle works well as partner work, a review before a quiz or test, or a low-prep sub plan during your volume and surface area unit.
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This resource is included in the following bundle(s):
Geometry Curriculum (with Activities)
Geometry Activities Bundle
License Terms:
This purchase includes a single non-transferable license, meaning it is for one teacher only for personal use in their classroom and can not be passed from one teacher to another. No part of this resource is to be shared with colleagues or used by an entire grade level, school, or district without purchasing the proper number of licenses. A transferable license is not available for this resource.
Copyright Terms:
No part of this resource may be uploaded to the internet in any form, including classroom/personal websites or network drives, unless the site is password protected and can only be accessed by students.
