Measuring Volume with Cubes
3rd GradeMath40 min
aligned to Envision Math
Learning Objective
I can measure the volume of rectangular prisms by counting unit cubes.
Lesson Flow
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Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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A cube is a solid with 6 square surfaces, while a cuboid is a solid with 6 rectangular surfaces.
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The volume of a cuboid can be found by multiplying its length, breadth, and height.
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Capacity refers to the volume of fluid a container can hold, and 1 liter is equal to 1,000 milliliters.
Practice
5 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“A rectangular prism is made of unit cubes. The bottom layer has 5 rows of 4 cubes each. There are 3 layers in total. What is the volume of the rectangular prism in cubic units?”
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