In the learning activity, ‘Cuboid Construction’ four children make different cuboid shapes with up to 36 multilink cubes each. Students check the number of cubes each child used then draw some other shapes that could be made with cubes. They use these examples to explore the volume of rectangular prisms. An answer sheet is provided …More
The hands-on activity, ‘Cut It Out’ gives students grid paper and instructions to help them explore the capacity (volume) of rectangular prisms. By making their own cut-and-folded open box, students can count and check by calculations, the volume of cuboid shapes. They can record their findings on the learning activity. An answer sheet is provided …More
How would you describe a familiar object? In the learning activity and learning activity, ‘Wanted!’ students close their eyes as they try to describe the size, shape and colour of a whiteboard cleaner. They then use the description sheet to describe other objects, using the same properties. An answer sheet is provided and includes teaching …More
The learning activity, ‘Would Wood Fit?’ includes a learning activity that helps students understand the size, volume and concept of a cubic measure. As well as making a cube, they answer questions by estimating and testing the capacity of various cuboid shapes – including a tree. An answer sheet is provided and includes teaching notes …More
How far down would you have to dive to find a sea horse? In the learning activity, ‘Deep Sea Diving’ students help a diving operator determine how far her clients need to dive to see their favourite fish. Students use graphs to provide visual solutions, showing the relationships between sea creatures and where they live. …More
This geometry and measurement worksheet, ‘Surface Area and Volume’ offers an introduction to the formulas used to find surface area and volume. Answer sheet provided with file download.
This geometry and measurement worksheet, ‘Surface Area and Volume’ offers an introduction to the formulas and strategies used to find surface area and volume. Answer sheet provided with file download.
This geometry and measurement worksheet, ‘Volume and Surface Area of a Sphere’ allows for practice finding the volume and surface area of a sphere. Answer sheet provided with file download.
This geometry and measurement worksheet, ‘Volumes of Pyramids and Cones’ allows for practice finding and comparing volumes of pyramids and cones. Answer sheet provided with file download.
This geometry and measurement worksheet, ‘Volumes of Pyramids and Cones’ allows for practice finding and comparing volumes of pyramids and cones. Answer sheet provided with file download.
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