Geometry Word Wall and Formula Chart | Volume and Surface Area

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Here are 20 I.MP.O.R.T.A.N.T. geometry words that should be on your board:

1. 3D Shape – A two-dimensional figure with length, width and height.
2. Volume – The amount of space occupied by a three-dimensional solid.
3. Cube – A three-dimensional solid with 6 equal square faces.
4. Cuboid – A three-dimensional solid with equal opposite rectangular faces.
5. Pyramid – A three-dimensional solid with a 4-sided base and 4 triangular sides.
6. Cone – A three-dimensional solid a circular base and a curved sides.
7. Cylinder – A three-dimensional solid circular ends and a rectangular curved sides.
8. Sphere – A three-dimensional solid with a curved sides.
9. Net – A composite figure that you can be folded into a 3D model.
10. Composite figure – A two-dimensional figure that consists of several 2D shapes.
11. Area – The space that covers the boundary of a 2D shape.
12. Surface area – The total area that covers all the faces of a 3D shape.
13. Base – The side of a shape that is at the bottom.
14. Length – The distance between two points.
15. Breadth – The distance between two sides.
16. Height – The distance between the center of the base and the top.
17. Slant height – The distance between the edge of the base and the top.
18. Circumference – The total distance around a curved figure.
19. Radius – A straight line from the center to the circumference of a circle.
20. Pi – The ratio of the circumference of any circle to the diameter of that circle.

BONUS! Here is a F.O.R.M.U.L.A. chart to show the visual interpretation of volume and surface area of 3D shapes:

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Volume of Prism and Pyramid

This NO PREP activity unit covers everything there is to know about volume of prism and pyramid. It contains 20+ differentiated pages, 100+ questions and guided practices. Topics included are volumes of rectangular prisms, triangular prisms, square pyramids, missing links and fun challenging puzzles to boost your students’ critical thinking skills. Click here to get your copy.

Volume of Cone, Cylinder and Sphere

This NO PREP activity unit covers everything there is to know about volume of cone, cylinder and sphere. It contains 15+ differentiated pages, 80+ questions and guided practices. Topics included are volumes of cones, cylinders, spheres, circumference, missing links and fun challenging puzzles to boost your students’ critical thinking skills. Click here to get your copy.

Surface Area of Prism and Pyramid

This NO PREP activity unit covers everything there is to know about surface area of prism and pyramid. It contains 20+ differentiated pages, 70+ questions and guided practices. Topics included are volumes of rectangular prisms, triangular prisms, square pyramids, missing links and fun challenging puzzles to boost your students’ critical thinking skills. Click here to get your copy.

Surface Area of Cone, Cylinder and Sphere

This NO PREP activity unit covers everything there is to know about surface area of cone, cylinder and sphere. It contains 15+ differentiated pages, 70+ questions and guided practices. Topics included are volumes of cones, cylinders, spheres, circumference, missing links and fun challenging puzzles to boost your students’ critical thinking skills. Click here to get your copy.

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