Geometry is the study of how to use math to describe and investigate different points, lines and shapes. The way that a shape is described in geometry is with a formula, which is simply a mathematical way to calculate different properties of a shape like size, area or volume. Volume is a unique property of three-dimensional shapes because three-dimensional shapes take up space in three different directions. In this experiment, you will see which formula is the most accurate for estimating the volume of an M&M candy.

Concepts

diameter, volume, pure mathematics, measurement

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Additional Tags

geometry, science fair project, science buddies, science project

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Classroom Considerations

• Knovation Readability Score: 3 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)

Common Core

5.MD.C.5.a 3.MD.C.5.a 5.MD.C.3.a