Geometry:Volume

Mathematics
MixedAgeClassroomGrade6and7
2Weeks

Stage 1 Desired Results

ESTABLISHED GOALS
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.G.A.2
Find the volume of a right rectangular
prism with fractional edge lengths by
packing it with unit cubes of the
appropriate unit fraction edge lengths, and
show that the volume is the same as would
be found by multiplying the edge lengths
of the prism. Apply the formulas
V=lwh
and
V = b h
to find volumes of right
rectangular prisms with fractional edge
lengths in the context of solving real-world
and mathematical problems.

Transfer
Students will be able to independently use their learning to
Demonstrate understanding of edge lengths and dimensions of a rectangular
prism
Find the volume of rectangular prisms in increasingly more complex and
unobvious real-world problems
Meaning
UNDERSTANDINGS
U ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
Q
Students will understand that
1.) What is volume?
Volume is the amount of space
2.) How are area and volume alike and
inside a 3-dimensional object and
different?
we can find the volume of a
3.) For what purpose do you calculate
rectangular prism by packing it
volume?

 CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.G.B.6
Solve real-world and mathematical
problems involving area, volume and
surface area of two- and three-dimensional
objects composed of triangles,
quadrilaterals, polygons, cubes, and right
prisms.
BIG IDEAS
1.) We calculate volume and surface
area for three-dimensional shapes.
2.) We can use what we know about
unit cubes and addition to
understand volume, and
understand why the formulas for
volume work.
3.) We can calculate surface area and
volume of shapes in the real world.

with unit cubes and by using a

formula
Understanding and calculating
volume is a relevant, real-life skill

Acquisition
Students will know
K Students will be skilled at
S
How to define volume
Finding the edge lengths
The difference between area and
(dimensions) of a rectangular prism
volume
Finding a missing edge length of a
How to find the edge lengths
rectangular prism when given
(dimensions) of a rectangular prism
volume and two edge lengths
and use those edge lengths to
Calculating the volume of
create a rectangular prism, and use
rectangular prisms using a formula
those edge lengths in the formula
for volume
How to measure dimensions of
rectangular prisms in real-life to
calculate volume

Stage 2 - Evidence
Evaluative Criteria
Math notebook entries are
assessed based on a rubric.
Quiz used as a summative
assessment and graded based on
accuracy
Homework and morning work used
as a formative assessment and
graded based on effort

Assessment Evidence
CURRICULUM EMBEDDED PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT (PERFORMANCE TASKS)
Complete one math notebook entry which includes student reflection and
connection to the material.
Quiz Volume of Rectangular Prisms

OTHER EVIDENCE:
Homework (three-four days a week)
Morning work (two days a week)

PT

OE

Stage 3 Learning Plan

Summary of Key Learning Events and Instruction
Introduce unit using student notebooks. This notebook entry is titled Volume of a Rectangular Prism.
Explore the meaning of three dimensional by passing around three dimensional objects. Discuss three dimensions versus two.
Have students create a three dimensional rectangular prism from a two dimensional net.
Discuss volume and write the definition on the board for students to copy into their notebook. Use technology, the garden, and
the kitchen to write down real-life scenarios when we use volume. Share on board. Pass around a small unit cube to discuss
how volume is measured in cubic units or units cubed and compare to the measurement of area of two dimensional shapes.
Discuss attributes of a rectangular prism. Pass out 24 unit cubes for each student to use in creating their own rectangular
prisms, and the accompanying worksheet. Instruct students to use the unit cubes to build a prism, and discuss how else they
could find volume if given edge lengths. Ask increasingly more complex question culminating with students deriving their own
formula for volume of a rectangular prism and explaining their reasoning.
Practice finding volume when given edge lengths. Practice measuring edge lengths and then finding volume. Utilize rectangular
prisms around the classroom and the classroom garden for this. Connect volume of garden with measuring soil needed for each
garden.
Model how to find a missing edge length when given volume and two other edge lengths. Have students work together in class
and eventually make their own missing dimension problem for their partner to solve.
Complete Volume of a Rectangular Prism notebook entry.
Quiz Volume of Rectangular Prisms.