Calculating area, surface area and volume
Use Snowy Hydro’s real world examples of maths to engage year 8, 9 and 10 students. These everyday practical examples link the workplace at Snowy Hydro to a deeper understanding of maths. Use the series of targeted videos and accompanying activities to step through calculating area, surface area and volume. Students will discover that maths is all around us and see how these core concepts are used every day to support key operations in hydropower stations.
Key information
Learning area: Maths
Suitable for: year 8-10 classrooms
Topics: maths: surface area, volume, design
Duration: 60-120 min
Preparation: none
Materials: containers, measuring cylinder
Resources
All teaching resources
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