Finding the volume of a rectangular prism.

Finding the volume of rectangular prisms.

Standards:  5.MD.3 and 5.MD.5

I can statements:

5.MD.3 

I can recognize volumes by counting unit cubes using cubic cm, inches, and feet.

5.MD.5 

I can relate volume to the operations of multiplication and addition and solve real word involving volume. 

I can find the volume of a right rectangular prism and show that the volume is the same as it would be found by multiplying. 

Description: 

Students will complete a hands-on activity to explore volume. Students will estimate length, width, and height of five real-life rectangular prisms. Students will then determine the volume based on their estimates. After finding the estimated volume, students will then use a 1/8th inch ruler to determine the actual length, width, and height of the objects. They will then find the actual volume using the volume formula. This activity will provide conversation about estimation, using a 1/8 inch ruler, volume formula, and discussing the difference between estimation and actual measurement.