Volume Lesson Plans

Third graders demonstrate how to measure the volume of liquids and solids immersed in liquid. They observe a teacher-led demonstration, and in small groups construct a data table that demonstrates how many marbles were used and the height of the water after they poured water into their graduated cylinder. Students construct a bar graph using their data.

Learners investigate pressure and volume as they relate to gases. In this pressure and volume lesson plan, students observe multiple demonstrations related to air pressure. The develop an understanding of the relationship between pressure and volume in gases as Boyle's Law states and how a manometer and barometer work.

Second graders explore liters and milliters. They estimate volume and accurately measure the volume. Students plan a party and measure volume using liters and millitres as a part of the planning process.

Third graders identify liquid volume measurements of ounces, cup, pint, half gallon, and gallon. They compare amounts of liquid to different size containers and make a nypothesis of their inquiry.

Second graders examine how to measure water in a graduated cylinder. They place objects in a cylinder of water and record the change in the measurement of the water

Fourth graders develop and use strategies to find perimeter of regualar or irregular shapes using string, paper clips, links and other objects. They find the area using tiles or counting squares of regualar and irregular shapes on a grd. Pupils find the volume by layering cubes in a box.

Students explore the concept of volume. They calculate and measure the volume of various rectangular household boxes, and complete a worksheet.

Students explore the concept of volume by determining the amount of sand that is needed to fill the long-jump pit or any rectangular/square shaped container. They explore the Math Forum website, construct three-dimensional figures using cubes, and calculate the volume of cereal boxes and the sand pit.

Students examine the metric and customary US measuring system by estimating, recording and comparing volumes. After experimenting and comparing the two systems, they create a chart which illustrates their findings using a liter water bottle.

Students will measure serving sizes based on different types of foods. In this serving size lesson plan, students first discuss calories. The teacher demonstrates how to measure out a serving size using measuring cups. After each demonstration, students pick an object that is about the same size as the serving. Then they fill in a chart for serving sizes. Finally students write in their food journal about steps to good health.