Volume - What is Volume - Presentation

In today's lesson, pupils will explore the concept of volume, which is the measure of how much three-dimensional space an object occupies. Understanding volume is essential in various real-life scenarios, such as when packing, cooking, or filling a swimming pool. The lesson begins with a discussion on what volume is and why it's important to measure it, prompting students to think of three situations where volume measurements are necessary. As the lesson progresses, students will learn that volume can be calculated by counting cubic centimetres in solid shapes, with each cube representing one cubic centimetre (1 cm³).

The students will engage in hands-on activities to reinforce their understanding of volume. They will be tasked with constructing different solids using 1 cm cubes and exploring the various shapes they can create with a set number of cubes. Through these activities, they will observe the similarities and differences between the solids they form. Additionally, they will complete tables to describe the dimensions and calculate the volume of given shapes. The lesson also delves into comparing volume with capacity, helping students distinguish between the two concepts by filling containers with water and recording the measurements in millilitres and cubic centimetres. By the end of the lesson, students will have a better grasp of volume, its practical applications, and how it can be calculated and compared to capacity.