Module 1

Module 1: The International System of Units (SI)

 

Lesson 3: Volume and Capacity

 

Focus

 

Will your Unit 1 Project involve using construction materials, such as concrete?

 

If you have helped plan or pour a concrete walk or driveway, you must be able to estimate accurately the volume of concrete you will need for the project in order to avoid waste or not ordering enough. The SI unit for volume is the cubic metre (m3). For example, how much concrete would you need for a sidewalk 1 m wide, 6 m long, and 10 cm thick?

 

Lesson Questions

 

In this lesson you will explore these questions.

• How are volume and capacity measured in SI?

• What are the common units for measuring volume in SI?

• How are volumes and capacities described using one unit converted to another unit?

Assessment

 

You will complete the Lesson 3 Assignment for assessment. Download the Lesson 3 Assignment Booklet and save it in your course folder now. You will receive instructions on how to complete the Assignment Booklet later in the lesson. You will also be prompted to start working on the Unit 1 Project.

 

Remember to save all activities, including those that are not part of the Assignment, in your course folder.

 

Required Materials and Equipment

 

To complete this lesson, you will need 24 little cubes. You can use sugar cubes, children’s blocks, or cubes cut out of Styrofoam or other material.

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