Calculus Vase PROJECT

Looking for an Integration Project for your Calculus class? This Vase Project (with an editable rubric) is the perfect fit for you. Students work with a partner to use an integral to calculate the volume of a vase.

Students will work in groups to record the dimensions of a vase as ordered pairs, use regression to find the curve of best fit, use calculus to approximate the volume of the vase, measure the actual volume of the vase, calculate the percent error, and write a report with their findings

Students should be able to find a volume of a solid of revolution.

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Materials needed (not included)

• a vase, one per group
• large calipers, optional
• 12-inch rulers
• string
• scissors
• liquid measuring cups
• soft tape measure (often used for sewing)

If you purchase this resource, you get:

• 2-page student instructions
• Teacher instructions
• List of materials needed
• Instructions for how to do regression in Desmos
• Peer and self-evaluation
• Rubric (editable version is in Google Sheets)

How long does this project take?

• Expect this to take about three 55-minute periods for your students to do this in class.

How much prep is needed?

• Very little prep is required. All you need to do is gather the materials and make copies of the student instructions.

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• Volumes of Solids of Revolution SUM IT UP Activity
• Volumes of Solids with Known Cross Sections SUM IT UP Activity

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