Captivating Cubes: Investigating Surface Area-to-Volume Ratio

by: M. Gail Jones, Amy R. Taylor, and Michael R. Falvo

In this two-part activity, students investigate how surface area-to-volume ratios change with cube size. Students apply those calculations to explore how surface area-to-volume relationships limit the size of cells. Extensions of these activities probe the role that surface area-to-volume relationships play in science contexts.

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Type Book ChapterPub Date 4/1/2009Stock # PB237X_17

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Susan German (Hallsville, MO)
Susan German (Hallsville, MO)

Integrating Math and Life Science

This book chapter provides a mathematical investigation into how the ration of surface area to volume ratio changes with size. Students work through the concept in a 5 - E lesson plan.

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