Finding volume

She is being extra careful!

We have been finding the volume of various things the past week.  We found the the volume - the amount of space matter takes up - of water using a graduated cylinder.  We used various sized graduated cylinders.

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Measuring and recording data for their set of Wood Blocks.

We have just finished determining the volume of a regular shaped object - a rectangular prism - using a ruler.  We drew rectangular prisms and used the formula V = L x W x H to get the volume.  The units are cubic centimeters ( cm3 ).

Comparing their results.

A full se of class data for the Wood Blocks!

Making Measurements - The Tools and Metric Units

We have been working on Measurement in class.  Measure twice, cut once is out motto!  We learned about linear (length) measurent and how to correctly and accurately use a metric ruler, meter stick, metric tape measure, and a meter wheel.  One activity we did was to blow bubbles on our desk and when they popped, measured the diameter of the footprint they left to the nearest mm.
  In addition, we took a Kiolmeter walk to get an understanding of how long a km is.

We practiced using pan balance scales to determine the mass of various objects.

Now, we are learning how to use a Graduated cyclinder to find the volume of water.