Max Maths, Year 2, Learn together, Volume (1)

In a Year 2 maths lesson, children explore the concept of volume through a hands-on activity. The lesson begins with Tya demonstrating how volume works by pouring liquid into Container A. This simple action sets the stage for understanding that the volume of liquid refers to the amount of space it occupies within a container. The key point is that volume is not dependent on the shape of the container; it remains constant even when transferred.

After observing the liquid in Container A, Tya transfers it into Container B, providing a visual example that, while the shape of the liquid adapts to its new container, the volume stays the same. This activity helps children grasp that volume is an intrinsic property of the liquid and is not altered by the container's form. Through this exercise, the students learn that the volume of liquid is consistent regardless of the container's shape, highlighting the fundamental principle that volume is the measure of space taken up by a liquid, not its external appearance.