Description
This activity combines math and art to help students practice calculating volume.
In this project, students build a three-dimensional "sculpture" out of any materials they choose. Then, they calculate the volume by measuring each part of their sculpture and using appropriate formulas.
I have been amazed by the projects my 8th grade students have created for this assignment. The guidelines and rubric are included in the download. You will receive a PDF and an editable word document.
I require students to include a sphere, cone, and cylinder. I also require measurements to be taken in metric and imperial units, so they get experience with both. You can change or add to the requirements in the word document to fit your class.
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8th Grade Geometry Bundle
25 8th Grade Math Tasks
Common Core Standards:
CCSS.Math.Content.8.G.C.9
Know the formulas for the volumes of cones, cylinders, and spheres and use them to solve real-world and mathematical problems.
CCSS.Math.Content.HSG.GMD.A.3
Use volume formulas for cylinders, pyramids, cones, and spheres to solve problems.
In this project, students build a three-dimensional "sculpture" out of any materials they choose. Then, they calculate the volume by measuring each part of their sculpture and using appropriate formulas.
I have been amazed by the projects my 8th grade students have created for this assignment. The guidelines and rubric are included in the download. You will receive a PDF and an editable word document.
I require students to include a sphere, cone, and cylinder. I also require measurements to be taken in metric and imperial units, so they get experience with both. You can change or add to the requirements in the word document to fit your class.
Thank you for your interest in this resource from Rise over Run.
Related Resources:
8th Grade Geometry Bundle
25 8th Grade Math Tasks
Common Core Standards:
CCSS.Math.Content.8.G.C.9
Know the formulas for the volumes of cones, cylinders, and spheres and use them to solve real-world and mathematical problems.
CCSS.Math.Content.HSG.GMD.A.3
Use volume formulas for cylinders, pyramids, cones, and spheres to solve problems.
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Description
This activity combines math and art to help students practice calculating volume.
In this project, students build a three-dimensional "sculpture" out of any materials they choose. Then, they calculate the volume by measuring each part of their sculpture and using appropriate formulas.
I have been amazed by the projects my 8th grade students have created for this assignment. The guidelines and rubric are included in the download. You will receive a PDF and an editable word document.
I require students to include a sphere, cone, and cylinder. I also require measurements to be taken in metric and imperial units, so they get experience with both. You can change or add to the requirements in the word document to fit your class.
Thank you for your interest in this resource from Rise over Run.
Related Resources:
8th Grade Geometry Bundle
25 8th Grade Math Tasks
Common Core Standards:
CCSS.Math.Content.8.G.C.9
Know the formulas for the volumes of cones, cylinders, and spheres and use them to solve real-world and mathematical problems.
CCSS.Math.Content.HSG.GMD.A.3
Use volume formulas for cylinders, pyramids, cones, and spheres to solve problems.
In this project, students build a three-dimensional "sculpture" out of any materials they choose. Then, they calculate the volume by measuring each part of their sculpture and using appropriate formulas.
I have been amazed by the projects my 8th grade students have created for this assignment. The guidelines and rubric are included in the download. You will receive a PDF and an editable word document.
I require students to include a sphere, cone, and cylinder. I also require measurements to be taken in metric and imperial units, so they get experience with both. You can change or add to the requirements in the word document to fit your class.
Thank you for your interest in this resource from Rise over Run.
Related Resources:
8th Grade Geometry Bundle
25 8th Grade Math Tasks
Common Core Standards:
CCSS.Math.Content.8.G.C.9
Know the formulas for the volumes of cones, cylinders, and spheres and use them to solve real-world and mathematical problems.
CCSS.Math.Content.HSG.GMD.A.3
Use volume formulas for cylinders, pyramids, cones, and spheres to solve problems.
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Great Project!!!
This project is great and easy to use to assess your students' learning on a different topic. I like that it gives you a different way to assess your students other than a formal test.
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Loved this! Worked great in my resource classroom!
Creativity at its best!
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My 8th graders loved using their creativity during out end of year unit on volume!
My students really enjoyed this activity. Great resource.
My students love this! I love being able to give my students resources to improve their understanding!
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My students found this very engaging! They loved it!!
This was a great project. My students loved it!!!!
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CCSS8.G.C.9
Know the formulas for the volumes of cones, cylinders, and spheres and use them to solve real-world and mathematical problems.
CCSSHSG-GMD.A.3
Use volume formulas for cylinders, pyramids, cones, and spheres to solve problems.
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