Ch 32: Saxon Algebra 2: Geometric Solids
About This Chapter
How It Works:
- Identify the lessons in the Saxon Geometric Solids chapter with which you need help.
- Find the corresponding video lessons with this companion course chapter.
- Watch fun videos that cover the geometric solids topics you need to learn or review.
- Complete the quizzes to test your understanding.
- If you need additional help, rewatch the videos until you've mastered the material or submit a question for one of our instructors.
Students will learn:
- How to find the area and volume of a cylinder
- Formula for calculating the area and volume of prisms
- Steps involved in finding the volume and area of cones
- How to calculate the area and volume of spheres
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1. Cylinder: Definition, Surface Area & Volume
In geometry, the shape of a soda can is an example of a cylinder. Learn how to define cylinders and the formulas used to measure a cylinder's surface area and volume.

2. Prisms: Definition, Area & Volume
Recognized by their base shape, prisms are objects that are three-dimensional and have straight parallel sides, top, and bottom. Discover more about prisms, including their measurements and how to find the surface area and volume.

3. Cones: Definition, Area & Volume
A cone is defined as a three-dimensional object with a flat base and a single curved side that comes to a point at the top. Learn the formulas for measuring this shape, including surface area and volume.

4. Volume & Surface Area of a Sphere
The volume and surface area of a sphere can be calculated when the sphere's radius is given. Learn about the shape sphere and its radius, and understand how to calculate the volume and surface area of a sphere through some practice problems.
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Other Chapters
Other chapters within the Saxon Algebra 2 Homeschool: Online Textbook Help course
- Saxon Algebra 2: Decimal Numbers
- Saxon Algebra 2: Graphs on the Coordinate Plane
- Saxon Algebra 2: Sets
- Saxon Algebra 2: Real Numbers
- Saxon Algebra 2: Complex Numbers
- Saxon Algebra 2: Conversion by Unit Multipliers
- Saxon Algebra 2: Ratio & Proportion
- Saxon Algebra 2: Percent
- Saxon Algebra 2: Rate
- Saxon Algebra 2: Exponents
- Saxon Algebra 2: Exponents on a Scientific Calculator
- Saxon Algebra 2: Roots
- Saxon Algebra 2: Probability
- Saxon Algebra 2: Statistics
- Saxon Algebra 2: Simplifying Expressions
- Saxon Algebra 2: Polynomials
- Saxon Algebra 2: Simplifying Rational Expressions
- Saxon Algebra 2: Simplifying and Solving Equations
- Saxon Algebra 2: Linear Equations
- Saxon Algebra 2: Solving Linear Equations
- Saxon Algebra 2: Quadratic Equations
- Saxon Algebra 2: Other Types of Equations
- Saxon Algebra 2: Understanding Functions
- Saxon Algebra 2: Manipulating and Evaluating Functions
- Saxon Algebra 2: Trigonometry
- Saxon Algebra 2: Logarithms
- Saxon Algebra 2: Lines, Points, Segments, and Planes
- Saxon Algebra 2: Angles
- Saxon Algebra 2: Polygons
- Saxon Algebra 2: Circles
- Saxon Algebra 2: Triangles
- Saxon Algebra 2: Perimeter and Circumference
- Saxon Algebra 2: Area
- Saxon Algebra 2: Surface Area and Volume
- Saxon Algebra 2: Constructions
- Saxon Algebra 2: Postulates & Pythagorean Theorem
- Saxon Algebra 2: Proofs