About This Lesson
Ever wondered how to teach volume of rectangular prisms in an engaging way to your 5th-grade or 6th grade students? In this lesson plan, students will learn about calculating the volume of right rectangular prisms with whole number edge lengths. Through artistic guided notes, interactive practice activities, and a real-life application, students will gain a thorough understanding of volume.
The lesson ends with a real-life example that explores how understanding volume is used in practical situations like estimating volume of the moving and truck rental.
- Standards: CCSS 5.MD.C.5, CCSS 5.MD.C.5.a, CCSS 5.MD.C.5.b