1. Measuring Volume Solids, liquids, and even gases have volume!
Volume is the amount of space something takes up
Solids, liquids, and even gases have volume!
There are different ways to measure volume, 
based on the shape of the object.

2. For a rectangular solid,
we measure 3 different sides



 
(length, width, and height)
and multiply them together.

3. To determine volume of a liquid,
we must use a container...

4. The Liter "family" includes:
In the metric system, we measure in Liters
The Liter "family" includes:
mL and L
It takes ________mL to equal ___ L

5. To read the amount of liquid, you must:
Know the increments of the container
Have the container on a flat surface
Read it at eye level
Read the bottom of the meniscus

6. Graduate practice:

7. Water displacement method
To determine the volume of an irregular shaped object (like a rock)...
Think about what happens
to the level of water when
you get into a bath tub!