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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10 min

Guided Notes

8 min

Key concepts students will learn:

  • A cube is a solid with 6 square surfaces, while a cuboid is a solid with 6 rectangular surfaces.

  • The volume of a cuboid can be found by multiplying its length, breadth, and height.

  • Capacity refers to the volume of fluid a container can hold, and 1 liter is equal to 1,000 milliliters.

Practice

12 min

5 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

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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