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Finding the Volume of Rectangular Prisms: Introduction
5th Grade • 1 Lesson Plan
$2.00
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.