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Finding the Volume of Rectangular Prisms: Introduction

5th Grade • 1 Lesson Plan
$2.00
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Quick Facts

Subject: Math, Measurement and Data

Type: 1 Lesson Plan

Skills:

  • Collaborate and use the "language" of volume in strategic, purposeful note-taking partnerships
  • Review and identify the elements of a right rectangular prism: edge, base, face, vertex
  • Apply multiplication and addition skills to find the volume of a right rectangular prism with whole-number edge lengths
  • Complete an exit slip to help determine your next instructional steps

Materials Needed:

  • Pencils
  • Crayons/colored pencils
  • Blank paper (a few per student)
  • Right rectangular prism model or a rectangular tissue box
  • Document camera/projector or whiteboard

Printable Resources:

  • Student Resources:
    • “Exit Slips” as an optional assessment component (1 copy per student)
    • “Volume” practice sheet (1 copy per student)

CCSS: 5.MD.5

File Type: PDF Document

Lesson Plan Description

Practice and review the key vocabulary and skills needed to find volume in a rectangular prism with this engaging lesson.  With multiple opportunities to work with partners and determine volume, it is perfect for your multi-lingual students.  Your students will:

  • Collaborate and use the “language” of volume in strategic, purposeful note-taking partnerships
  • Review and identify the elements of a right rectangular prism: edge, base, face, vertex
  • Apply multiplication and addition skills to find the volume of a right rectangular prism with whole-number edge lengths
  • Complete an exit slip to help determine your next instructional steps

**Purchasing both this 1 hour and the Math Bundle: “Finding the Volume of Rectangular Prisms Bundle,” will result in duplicated content.