Finding Volume of Rectangular and Composite Prisms

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What is volume?

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Volume is the amount of space an object takes up.

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What is the formula for finding the volume of a rectangular prism?

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Length x Width x Height

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

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What is the volume of a rectangular prism with a length of 5 inches, width of 3 inches, and height of 2 inches?

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30 cubic inches

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

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Which unit is NOT appropriate for measuring volume?

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Square miles

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CCSS.3.MD.A.2

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What does cubic inches (in³) measure?

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Cubic inches measure volume.

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If a box has a volume of 44 cm³, what does that mean?

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It means the box can hold 44 cubic centimeters of space.

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CCSS.5.MD.C.3A

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How do you calculate the volume of a composite prism?

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Calculate the volume of each rectangular prism separately and then add them together.

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CCSS.5.MD.C.5C

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What is the volume of a prism with a base area of 10 cm² and a height of 5 cm?

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50 cm³ (Volume = Base Area x Height)

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

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What is the volume of a cube with a side length of 4 cm?

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64 cm³ (Volume = Side x Side x Side)

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CCSS.5.MD.C.5B

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What is the relationship between volume and capacity?

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Volume measures the space an object occupies, while capacity measures how much liquid a container can hold.