Volume: Composite Figures

Let's find the volume of this shape...

   

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VOLUME FORMULA

Don't forget the threeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

To find the volume of a rectangular prism, use this formula...

OR this formula...

Here's how you find the length, width and height.

What is the volume of this gift box?

Great thinking!

Now it's your turn!

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Click here to learn!

Click here to practice!

Click here to play!

NICE WORK TODAY!

It's Called the Voluuuuume!

This week we're taking a break from fractions... 

and learning a thing or two about VOLUME!

First, here is a mini-lesson on finding VOLUME.

To summarize, please enjoy this happy video (and turn up your speakers).

I'm sorry if you sing this song for the rest of your life.

Don't you forget the 3...

make sure it's cubic units!

 

 9 + 9 + 9 = 27
9 x 3 = 27
3 x 3 x 3 = 27

 

When counting cubic units to find volume,
don't forget the hidden cubes!

Here's the formula to file away in one of your brain folders:

Let's practice...

Just grab an object shaped like a rectangular prism and a ruler!

Click here for a cool flipbook to help you remember the formula for VOLUME. Make sure you add them to your math spiral and that your notebook is up to date.

This is what the flipbook will look like once it's glued in...

...and check your email for the notebook page!

Haaaaaaaaapyyyyyy...