Comparing Volumes of Cylinders, Spheres, and Cones

PBS Learning Media
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Classroom Material
Keywords
3D cylinder sphere cone volume compare diameter height ratio WGBH Annenberg Learner Learning Math
Subjects
Mathematics
Grade Levels
Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8
Audience
Classroom Teacher / Educator
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Comparing Volumes of Cylinders, Spheres, and Cones

Squash cones and spheres to compare their volumes to similar cylinders and look for patterns. This interactive exercise focuses on comparing volumes between figures that have the same height and diameter and drawing conclusions based on the ratios of the sizes.

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PBS Learning Media

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