Volume of Prisms and Cylinders Puzzle Activity – Volume Word Problems

Students work through 10 problems on the volume of prisms and cylinders in this puzzle activity for grades 8 to 10. The problems use real-world and geometric scenarios. Students match each prism or cylinder problem to the correct numerical solution and record their matches on a student recording sheet.

Use it for review, stations, or independent practice after instruction on volume formulas.

What’s included

• 10 volume problems involving prisms and cylinders, a combination of diagrams and word problems
• Numbered answer cards (used for reference, not matching)
• Student recording sheet with space to show work
• Answer key showing the correct problem-to-answer card numbers

Skills covered

• Calculating the volume of prisms and cylinders using formulas
• Solving for missing dimensions (radius or height)
• Applying the Pythagorean Theorem when slant height is given
• Comparing volumes of different solids
• Interpreting volume in real-world contexts

Quick facts

• Skill: volume of prisms and cylinders, including word problems
• Grades: 8–10
• CCSS: 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 get this puzzle in my Surface Area and Volume High School Geometry Curriculum Unit.

Free resources

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