Lesson 5: The Volume of 3-D Objects
Launch
Complete these questions in your course folder (binder). If you are experiencing difficulty, you may want to use the information and the multimedia in the Refresher section to clarify concepts before completing these exercises.
1. What are some differences between area and volume?
2. What is the formula for the volume of a rectangular prism?
3. Find the volume of a cube with side length of 5 cm.
4. Find the volume of a rectangular prism with a length of 14 m, a width of 3 m, and a height of 2 m.
5. How could you find the volume of a 3-D object without using a formula?
Once you have completed these exercises to the best of your ability, use the provided answer link to check your work.
If you feel comfortable with the concepts covered in the questions, move forward to Discover. If you experienced difficulties or want more practice, use the resources in Refresher to review these important concepts before continuing through the lesson or contact your teacher.
Refresher
Volume
This resource from the Mathematics Glossary defines the term volume. Go to “Volume" by clicking below.
You will find an animation to illustrate the definition. (Usename is LA53, password is 4487 if needed)
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Volume and Displacement
In the interactive mathematics lesson titled “Volume and Displacement,” you can calculate the volume of rectangular prisms. You will also learn that the volume of an irregular object can be found by measuring the amount of water the object displaces. (Usename is LA53, password is 4487 if needed)
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