triangular prism
T.S.A = 2 ends + 2 sides + bottom
rectangular prism
T.S.A= 2 ends + 2 sides + top/bottom
sphere
T.S.A = 4πr^2
cone
=πr^2 + πrl
pyramids
use pythagoras theorum = c^2=a^2+b^2
cube
T.S.A = 6l^2
square-based pyramid
T.S.A = area of base + area of 4 triangular faces