8.7 The student will investigate and solve practical problems involving volume and surface area of pyramids.

Questions

Find the volume for 5 different Triangular Pyramids.

Other Pyramids

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Hands-On Activities

  • LearnAlberta.ca This interactive web site allows the user to explore the concepts of surface area, volume, 3D shapes and nets. Includes print and video activities.

Other Web Sites

  • Studyzone Here are some notes on finding the volume of a pyramid.
  • ExploreLearning Teachers have to assign the Surface and Lateral Area of Pyramids and Cones to their classes. Students should read the Exploration Guide.
  • Larson´s Software Students need to be enrolled by their teachers. Click on the Geometry in Space, then click on Volume of a Pyramid. Do the See It, Try It, and Zap It.

Lesson 3-5: Pyramids


Use this worksheet to practice finding the Volume of a Triangular Pyramid. Adjust the height, base, and base1 using the labeled sliders. Answer the questions on the right. The multi-colored switches can be used to check your work.

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