Surface Area

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Surface area covers every face on a solid object. Students add up each side to find that measurement. This concept forms the basis of many geometric lessons.

Painters plan paint amounts with surface area in mind. Builders calculate board feet and drywall sheets from those figures. A designer sketches fabric patterns using that same data.

A flash video breaks down each formula with simple clips. It highlights faces one at a time. Viewers see sums build and numbers land on the screen. This visual route sticks with learners.