Demonstrate an understanding of volume by:
- selecting and justifying referents for cm³ or m³ units
- estimating volume by using referents for cm³ or m³
- measuring and recording volume (cm³ or m³)
- constructing rectangular prisms for a given volume.
[C, CN, ME, PS, R, V]
| (a) |
Provide referents for cm³ and m³ and explain the choice. |
| (b) |
Describe strategies developed for selecting and using referents to determine approximate volume measurements in situations relevant to self, family, or community. |
| (c) |
Estimate the volume of 3-D objects using personal referents. |
| (d) |
Decide what standard cubic unit is represented by a specific referent, and verify. |
| (e) |
Determine the volume of a 3-D object using manipulatives, describe the strategy used, and explain whether the volume is exact or an estimate. |
| (f) |
Construct possible rectangular prisms for a given volume, identify the dimensions of each prism, and explain which prism would be most appropriate for a particular situation. |
