Measurement and Environmental Math · Measurement

Volume and Capacity

Understanding the difference between the space an object occupies and the amount it can hold.

Key Questions

  1. 1How is the volume of a rectangular prism related to the area of its base?
  2. 2Why is one milliliter equivalent to one cubic centimeter?
  3. 3How can we measure the volume of an irregular object using water displacement?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - MeasurementNCCA: Primary - Capacity
Class/Year: 5th Year
Subject: Mathematical Mastery: Exploring Patterns and Logic
Unit: Measurement and Environmental Math
Period: Measurement

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