This animated sequence showsan antiprism from top to bottom.

This animated sequence shows an antiprism unfolding into two pyramids.

This animated sequence shows a cone from top to bottom.

This animated sequence shows a cube from top to bottom.

This animated sequence shows a cylinder from top to bottom.

This animated sequence shows an octahedron from top to bottom.

This animated sequence shows a pyramid from top to bottom.

This animated sequence shows a rectangular prism from top to bottom.

This animated sequence shows a tetrahedron from top to bottom.

This animated sequence shows a triangular prism from top to bottom.

In this video, students see a derivation of the formula for the volume of a pyramid. This involves a hands-on activity using unit cubes, along with analysis, and a detailed algebraic derivation. 

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Definition of the term "pyramid."

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The formula for the Volume of a Triangular Prism.

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To see the complete collection of Formulas, click on this link: https://media4math.com/math-formulas

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To see the complete collection of Formulas, click on this link: https://media4math.com/math-formulas

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In this Google Earth Voyager story visit pyramids around the world and learn about the geometry of pyramids. In this lesson, visit the pyramids of Giza and learn about the properties of pyramids. In particular, see the derivation of the formula for the volume of a pyramid. 

To the see Google Earth content that accompanies this lesson click on this link  (best viewed in Chrome).

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In this Google Earth Voyager story visit pyramids around the world and learn about the geometry of pyramids. In this lesson, visit two Mayan pyramids and learn about sequences and series, as well as using what you've learned about the geometry of pyramids and other three-dimensional figures.

To the see Google Earth content that accompanies this lesson click on this link (best viewed in Chrome).

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Use this math game to review 3D figures. This is a Memory-style game in which students must remember the location of pairs of identical images. Note: The download is the Teacher's Guide.

Net for a cube. Note: The download is a JPG file.

Net for a pyramid. Note: The download is a JPG file.

Net for a rectangular prism. Note: The download is a JPG file.

Net for a triangular prism. Note: The download is a JPG file.

This set of tutorials provides 24 examples of how to find the volume of various 3-dimensional geometric figures. Note: The download is a PDF.