Candy Volume

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Title:

Candy Volume

URL:

https://aptv.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/mgbh.math.md.candy/candy-volume/

Content Source:

PBS
Type: Audio/Video

Overview:

Estimate the volume you get when you fill 3D shapes with candy. This video focuses on estimating volume using nonstandard units, using the volume equation to get a more reliable estimate, and checking your estimate by counting the nonstandard units. 

Content Standard(s):
Mathematics
MA2019 (2019)
Grade: 5
18. Identify volume as an attribute of solid figures, and measure volumes by counting unit cubes, using cubic cm, cubic in, cubic ft, and improvised (non-standard) units.

a. Pack a solid figure without gaps or overlaps using n unit cubes to demonstrate volume as n cubic units.

Alabama Alternate Achievement Standards
AAS Standard:
M.AAS.5.18 Using vocalization, sign language, augmentative communication, or assistive technology, identify cubes, cylinders, and spheres as three-dimensional shapes.


Mathematics
MA2019 (2019)
Grade: 6
28. Apply previous understanding of volume of right rectangular prisms to those with fractional edge lengths to solve real-world and mathematical problems.

a. Use models (cubes or drawings) and the volume formulas (V = lwh and V = Bh) to find and compare volumes of right rectangular prisms.

Alabama Alternate Achievement Standards
AAS Standard:
M.AAS.6.28 Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving the volume of cubes and rectangular prisms.


Mathematics
MA2019 (2019)
Grade: 7
22. Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving area, volume, and surface area of two- and three-dimensional objects composed of triangles, quadrilaterals, polygons, cubes, and right rectangular prisms.

Alabama Alternate Achievement Standards
AAS Standard:
M.AAS.7.22 Determine the area regular, two-dimensional figures. Determine the volume of rectangular prisms, limited to whole numbers.


Mathematics
MA2019 (2019)
Grade: 7
Accelerated
39. Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving area, volume, and surface area of two- and three-dimensional objects composed of triangles, quadrilaterals, polygons, cubes, and right rectangular prisms. [Grade 7, 22]
Tags: estimation, nonstandard units, volume, volume equation
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