Mensuration of Figures · Geometry and Measurement
Volume of Prisms and Cylinders
Extending area concepts into the third dimension to calculate capacity.
Key Questions
- 1How does the concept of a cross section help us understand 3D volume?
- 2Why does doubling the dimensions of a shape result in more than double the volume?
- 3When is volume a more important measure than surface area in real world packaging?
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
MOE: Volume and Surface Area of Prisms and Cylinders - S1MOE: Geometry and Measurement - S1
Level: Secondary 1
Subject: Mathematics
Unit: Mensuration of Figures
Period: Geometry and Measurement
Suggested Methodologies
Ready to teach this topic?
Generate a complete, classroom-ready active learning mission in seconds.