Comparing and Measuring Capacity
Investigate the volume of various 3D solids, including cubes, cuboids, and cylinders, using appropriate formulas and units (litres, millilitres, cm³, m³).
Key Questions
- What does it mean for one container to hold more than another?
- How can you find out which of two jugs holds more water?
- Can you order three containers from the one that holds the least to the one that holds the most?
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