Volume
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Lesson duration is: 30 minItems in this lesson
Slide 1 - Slide
Volume
Slide 2 - Mind map
Slide 3 - Video
What is the formula for calculating volume?
Slide 4 - Open question
Estimate how many of the cm cubes (1cm³) will fit in the container.
Slide 5 - Open question
Put a layer of cubes into the container. How many cubic centimetres were in one layer?
Slide 6 - Open question
Fill the rest of the container with cubes. How many layers were there?
Slide 7 - Open question
How many cubes fitted into the container in total? (You were given 100 cubic centimetres
Slide 8 - Open question
Calculate the volume of the container by measuring the sides and using the formula.
Slide 9 - Open question
Compare your answers for questions 6 and 7. Is the volume different? Explain why this could be.
Slide 10 - Open question
Which method was more reliable for working out how many cubes fitted in the container?
Method 1 - using cubes
Method 2- using formula
Slide 11 - Poll
When would it be better to use the formula for volume?
