During this module, you will explore two-dimensional and three-dimensional figures. You will learn how to find the surface area, lateral area, and volume of these figures. Some of the shapes you can expect to find along your journey are cones, cylinders, pyramids, prisms, and spheres. In addition, you will apply your knowledge of similar figures to solve problems and practical problems involving the surface area and volume of three-dimensional figures.
Getting Started
Before you begin your exploration of perimeter, area, and volume, check your knowledge of earlier concepts in geometry. Do you remember the names of the two figures shown? Hover your mouse over each rectangle below to reveal the name of each figure.
Shape One
Shape Two
Key Vocabulary
To view the definitions for these key vocabulary terms, visit the course glossary.
cone
edge
face
composite solid
cylinder
diameter
dimension
lateral area
net
polyhedron
pyramid
prism
radius
scale factor
similar
sphere
surface area
volume