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Mathematics Grade 5 [2011]
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Geometric measurement: understand concepts of volume and relate volume to multiplication and to addition.
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Measure volumes by counting unit cubes, using cubic cm, cubic in, cubic ft, and improvised units.
 
  • An Introduction To Volume
    This lesson plan is designed so that students will count volume in cubic units, estimate volume, and use multiplication to find volume.
  • How Many Peas Fill the Classroom?
    This Teaching Channel video has students estimate and measure peas and room size to learn about volume. (6 minutes)
  • Mystery Jars
    In this activity the students estimate or guess the number of objects in jars and explain their reasoning to help them understand volume.
  • Surface Area and Volume
    An online activity is the focus of this lesson plan to help students understand the concepts of surface area and volume.
  • USOE Curriculum Guide (5MD4)
    This curriculum guide was developed by USOE and Utah educators.

 

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