Summary
Learn to calculate the volume of a rectangular prism using the formula V = l×w×h and to calculate the volume of composite figures.
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Discussion questions
A few questions to talk through after watching Calculate Volume (l x w x h):
- Where in the video did the idea of calculate volume (l x w x h) first "click" for you?
- Can you walk a partner through one of the examples in your own words?
- Where might you use calculate volume (l x w x h) outside of math class?
- What part would you want to see one more time, and why?
Quick work-a-long
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- In one sentence, tell a neighbor what calculate volume (l x w x h) means.
- Draw or write one example of your own, then check it against the video.