Measure volumes by counting unit cubes, using cubic cm, cubic in,
cubic ft, and improvised units.
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Volume, Mass, and Density Boxes | This activity was designed for blind learners, but all types of learners can utilize it to investigate volume, mass, and density. The learner will create several boxes with different materials in each. They will then compare the sizes and masses and do the math to figure the densities. Educators could also create a data collection chart for this activity. |
Volume: It's All About the Count | In this lesson, students will learn the concept of volume as an attribute of solid figures, using unit cubes in various arrangements with a focus on rectangular prisms. |
Manipulating Cubic Units | Students will recognize volume as an attribute of solid figures and understand concepts of volume measurement. They will measure volumes by counting unit cubes, using cubic centimeters and cubic inches. |
Pump Up the Volume | In this 5E lesson, the students will explore the concept of volume. The students will build rectangular prisms, identify the dimensions of the prism and discover the volume of the prism. |
Finding Volume (Utah Education Network) | In this lesson students will learn how to calculate and compare volumes of rectangular prisms. |
Building Rectangular Prisms Part 1 | This is the first part of a two-part volume lesson. In this lesson, students will build foundational concepts for volume and count cubes to find volume. In the second part lesson Building Rectangular Prisms Part 2 (attached), students will discover the volume formulas length x width x height and base x height as they build rectangular prisms. They will use the formulas to find volume in real world situations. |