Explore: Surface Area and Volume

PART 1 - SURFACE AREA AND VOLUME

Start by reading: The unsexiest thing in science! then answer the questions:

1. What is the Square-Cube Law and who was the first to write about it?

2. Why are flour and custard powder considered "great explosives" even though they are safe to eat?

3. Why do elephants have big ears?

4. Why do mice need a very high heart rate?

5. How large is the surface area inside your gut?

6. Why are your lungs and intestines only one cell layer think?

PART 2 - QUESTIONS

Complete the questions below in your workbook