Measurement and Comparison · Measurement and Space

Capacity and Volume

Exploring how much a container can hold through pouring and filling activities.

Key Questions

  1. 1How can we find out which container holds the most water?
  2. 2Why does the shape of a container sometimes trick us about how much it holds?
  3. 3What is the most efficient way to fill a large bucket using a small cup?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9MFM01
Year: Foundation
Subject: Mathematics
Unit: Measurement and Comparison
Period: Measurement and Space

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