1. Lesson 1

Mathematics 20-3 Module 7

Module 7: Volume and Capacity

 

Lesson 1: Measuring and Estimating Volume and Capacity

 

Focus

 

This is a graphic of a vehicle fuel tank.

The cost of filling your vehicle depends on the price of fuel and the capacity of the fuel tank. If you fill your fuel tank when it is completely empty (running on fumes), you may need a litre or more than the quoted tank capacity. This may be because the tank capacity indicated in the manual does not include

  • the volume of the tank below the fuel line
  • the part of the tank designated as vapour space
  • the capacity of the filler pipe

In this lesson you will estimate volume and capacity and explore the difference between these two measurements.

 

Lesson Questions

 

In this lesson you will investigate the following questions:

  • What similarities and differences exist between volume and capacity?
  • How are volume and capacity measured and estimated in the SI and imperial systems?
Assessment

 

Your assessment for this lesson may include a combination of the following:

  • course folder submissions from the Try This and Share sections of the lesson

  • your contribution to the Mathematics 20-3: Glossary Terms and the Formula Sheet

  • Lesson 1 Assignment (Save a copy of your lesson assignment document to your course folder now.)

  • the Project Connection

In this course you may come across Self-Check questions, Try This questions, and other activities that may or may not be assessed.

 

Remember that these questions and activities provide you with the practice and feedback that you need to successfully complete this course. You should respond to all the questions and place those answers in your course folder. Your teacher may wish to view the work that you have stored in your course folder to check on your progress and to see if you require assistance in some way.

 

Materials and Equipment
  • calculator
  • full bottle of juice, soft drink, or water
  • graduated cylinder or measuring cup
Time

 

This lesson has been designed to take 150 minutes; however, it may take more or less time depending on how well you are able to understand the lesson concepts. It is important that you progress at your own pace based on your own learning needs.