Finding Volume with Cubes
Grade 3rd Grade · Math · 30 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can measure the volume of a rectangular prism by counting unit cubes.
Warm-Up Video
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Volume: measuring with unit cubes | Measurement | Pre-Algebra | Khan Academy
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Volume is how much space something takes up and is measured in cubic units.
- 2
A cubic foot is a cube that measures 1 foot by 1 foot by 1 foot.
- 3
To find the volume of a shape, you can count the number of unit cubes that make up the shape.
Practice Questions
4 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Count the cubes to find the volume of this rectangular prism. Each cube is 1 cubic centimeter. What is the volume of the prism in cubic centimeters?”
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