Summary
Take your math skills to the next dimension! Explore the three dimensions of volume, and learn how to use them to solve problems. To find the volume of a box-shaped object, or rectangular prism, multiply the measurements of those three dimensions: length, width, and height. Unit cubes help to visualize how it all works. Some shapes are too complex to use the formula on directly, but decomposing them into simpler pieces can make it work. Press "play" to expand your knowledge of volume!
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
A few questions to talk through after watching Volume:
- What is one new thing you learned about volume?
- Can you explain it to a partner in your own words?
- Where might you see this in the real world?
- What is one question you still have?
Quick work-a-long
Try it:
- Write one sentence explaining volume.
- Draw or give one example of your own.