How do you measure the volume of a solid object? Sept 21 / 21 Act A8 Measuring Volume LEARNING TARGET: I can recognize & communicate two ways to measure volume of a solid. CH Q How do you measure the volume of a solid object? VOCAB: Next slide
cubic centimeters (cm3) = milliliter (mL) VOCAB: cubic centimeters (cm3) = milliliter (mL) liter (L) metric system Qualitative vs Quantitative Mass Volume sugar cube size ~quart based on 10s and Nature words vs numbers "stuff" "space"
TWO WAYS TO MEASURE VOLUME MEASURING with a ruler (LxWxH) WATER DISPLACEMENT
2. If the bottles were empty, would that change your answer? DISCUSSION How would you arrange these 7 objects from least to greatest volume? (sketch or list them) 1 2 3 4 6 7 5 2. If the bottles were empty, would that change your answer?
How could you find volume of: shoe box = L x W x H wrench = displacement 3. Define Volume! Amount of “space” something takes up
PROCEDURE AND DATA MATERIALS: PROCEDURE: Read on pg. A-34, and summarize DATA: WS 8.1 a/b Two Methods to Measure Volume ANALYSIS Discuss and answer Q 1,3 & 6 on pg. A-35
ANS CH Q How do you measure the volume of a solid object? A: regular shape = irregular shape = ruler 3 dimensions displacement HOMEWORK Finish AQs! Check Swift / Skyward