Surface Area and Volume Scavenger Hunt – 3D Figures Word Problems

In this scavenger hunt, geometry students practice calculating the surface area and volume of three-dimensional figures in a structured, movement-based format. They solve each problem card, then use the previous answer to determine which card to visit next, recording their work along the way.

The problems include both surface area and volume, and they require students to apply formulas to real-world geometry scenarios.

What’s included

• 12 question cards with real-world surface area and volume problems. Figures include cones, cylinders, spheres, prisms, pyramids and composite figures.
• Student recording sheet. Students record the letter and numerical solution for each card.
• Answer key with the correct card sequence and solutions
• Setup instructions for posting cards and managing flow

Skills covered

• Calculating surface area of 3D figures
• Calculating volume of 3D figures
• Applying geometry formulas in real-world contexts
• Working with composite solids
• Interpreting units and dimensions
• Showing and organizing multi-step work

Quick facts

• Skill: surface area and volume word problems with 3D figures
• Grades: 8–10
• CCSS: 7.G.B.6, HSG-GMD.A.1, HSG-GMD.A.2, HSG-GMD.A.3, HSG-MG.A.1, HSG-MG.A.2, HSG-MG.A.3
• Answer key: included

Bundles and related resources

You can also find this scavenger hunt in my Surface Area and Volume High School Geometry Curriculum Unit.

Free resources

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