Volume Shift

Worksheet Description

This worksheet focuses on teaching students how to calculate the new volume of 3D shapes when a scale factor is applied. It provides a variety of problems where shapes like cubes, spheres, cylinders, and cones are either enlarged or reduced by a given scale factor. Students must calculate the new volume by applying the cube of the scale factor to the original volume. This exercise helps students understand how scaling affects the volume of three-dimensional objects in a clear and practical way.

The worksheet teaches students how to use scale factors to determine the volume of enlarged or reduced 3D shapes. By applying the cube of the scale factor to the original volume, students develop a strong grasp of how scaling works in three dimensions. This activity emphasizes the relationship between scale factors and volume, reinforcing their understanding of exponential growth or reduction. Overall, it strengthens students’ spatial reasoning skills and prepares them for more advanced mathematical concepts involving geometry and real-world applications of scaling.