FAST Success Kit: Volume of Cylinders, Cones, and Spheres

Teacher Guide

5-10 minute lesson plan

Learning objectives
Common misconceptions
Step-by-step lesson
IXL skill recommendations

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Concept Worksheet

Visual learning + guided practice

Volume formulas with visuals
Cylinder: V = pi r squared h
Cone: V = 1/3 pi r squared h
Sphere: V = 4/3 pi r cubed

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Practice Worksheet

Independent practice problems

Finding volume of each shape
Working with diameter vs radius
Composite figures
Real-world applications

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FAST Practice Quiz

Test-format questions

Multiple choice questions
Multi-select questions
Mirrors actual FAST format
6 assessment questions

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Parent Activity

10-minute home activities

Kitchen volume exploration
Sports ball comparison
Conversation starters
Spanish summary included

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Answer Keys

Teacher use only

All worksheet answers
Quiz answer explanations
Scoring guide
Intervention suggestions

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About This Kit

This FAST Success Kit helps Grade 8 students master volume formulas for cylinders, cones, and spheres. All content is aligned to Florida B.E.S.T. Standards.

Standards Covered:

MA.8.GR.1.4 - Solve problems involving the volume of a cylinder
MA.8.GR.1.5 - Solve problems involving the volume of a cone and a sphere

Key Formulas:

Cylinder: V = pi r squared h
Cone: V = (1/3) pi r squared h
Sphere: V = (4/3) pi r cubed

Volume: Cylinders, Cones, and Spheres