Surface Area and Volume

This lesson is suitable for the AQA GCSE Biology and AQA Combined Science: Trilogy course looking at surface area to volume ratio (SA:V) using examples in a I Do, We Do and You Do modelling approach.

This lesson walks through students on how to calculate the area and volume of an object first; before going onto look at the surface area to volume ratio (including an exam question example for students to attempt).
*Some students may need to use calculators. *

When using this resource I would suggest that:

• The ‘Knowledge Checks’ are completed on Mini White Boards.
• The ‘Check for Understanding’ questions are also completed on Mini White Boards.
• The ‘Independent Practice’ question is completed in student exercise books - with the students working silently and independently.