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Year 5
Explain what volume is in a range of contexts
I can explain what volume is in a range of contexts.
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Year 5
Explain what volume is in a range of contexts
I can explain what volume is in a range of contexts.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Volume is the amount of space that an object takes up.
- Objects with the same volume do not always have the same mass.
Keywords
Volume - The amount of 3-dimensional space something takes up is called its volume.
Space - The place in which objects exist is known as its space.
Mass - The measure of how much matter is in an object is known as its mass.
Common misconception
Pupils may think that the taller the object, the greater its volume.
Use 3D objects as much as possible to compare, so pupils can develop their appreciation for multiple dimensions that contribute to the object's volume.
Pupils will benefit from physical real-life experiences such as comparison of the mass and volume of different balls or boxes. Experiences that are practical will enhance understanding of volume and mass.
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Licence
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Lesson video
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Starter quiz
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6 Questions
Q1.
Which of these is a cuboid?
Q2.
Which of these is a unit that could be used to measure mass?
metres
kilometres
litres
Q3.
What is the approximate mass of an apple?
8.5 g
85 kg
Q4.
How many edges does a cube have?
Q5.
What is the product of 12 and 9?
Q6.
56 ÷ 7 =
Exit quiz
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6 Questions
Q1.
In Jacob's bedroom shown here, which has the larger volume?
Jacob's bed
Q2.
Use the picture of Jacob's bedroom to select the correct statements below.
The bed has a smaller volume than the flower pot.
The flower pot has a larger volume than the stool.
Q3.
Starting with the largest, order the pieces of fruit pictured by volume.
Q4.
True or false: objects with the same volume have the same mass.
True
Q5.
Imagine an apple. Which of these objects are likely to have both a greater mass and a greater volume than an apple?
An inflated balloon.
A golf ball.
Q6.
The image shows an astronaut toy and a golf ball on a balance scale. Which of these statements are correct?
The astronaut toy and the golf ball have a different mass but the same volume.
The astronaut toy and the golf ball have the same mass and the same volume.