GeoGebra Investigations

GeoGebra investigations

Example OneNote page

Using OneNote or other note-taking software, create a new file called Volume and Surface Area. Create a New Section called Investigate. Record your investigations and answers for the activities below.

Use the GeoGebra interactive pages in each activity to help you investigate the question. Take some screenshots (use the hotkey shortcut – Home + S) to enhance your notes.

GeoGebra icon

  1. Rectangular prism

  2. Cylinder

  3. Sphere

Questions to answer

  1. Calculate a solution for the volume and surface area of each 3D shape. You should use the given dimensions. Be sure to reset if you move the sliders.

  2. Although they are equal in number, explain clearly how they differ. For what other dimensions could they also appear equal? Why?

GeoGebra icon

  1. Triangular prism

  2. Cone

  3. Rectangular pyramid

Questions to answer

  1. Calculate a solution for the volume and surface area of each 3D shape. Use the given dimensions.

  2. How is the value of ‘s’ calculated? Demonstrate it in at least one case.

  3. If all dimensions are changed in the same proportion, what happens to: the volume? the surface area? Explain your ideas with an example.