Discovering the Formula for the Volume of a Sphere

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ExplorationGRADES 6-8

Skill:

Calculate the surface area and volume of a sphere in number and word problems.

Discovering the Formula for the Volume of a Sphere

Deduce the formula for the volume of a sphere by observing this simulation of a sphere being immersed in a cylinder filled with liquid.

Putting It All Together

Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.

Open-ended question 1

How does the volume of a sphere relate to the volume of a cylinder?

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Open-ended question 2

How are the two calculations to find the volume of a sphere related?

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