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June 12-16

 Blog Post 37

June 12-16

Learning Outcomes

Math 

Topic: Shape and Space 

Outcomes: 

  • demonstrate an understanding of volume 
  • demonstrate an understanding of capacity

 What Did Students Do?

This week, students participated in a hands on activity to learn about volume and capacity. Students had the opportunity to estimate how many millilitres (mL) or litres (L) a container held. They used referents to help them estimate each container's capacity, such as 250mL/1 cup or the visual of a 2L milk carton. With the support of the teacher, students then filled each container with water to determine what the capacity was and compare it to their estimate. 

The second activity students completed was to estimate the volume of various boxes. Students learned how to calculate volume and reviewed how to multiply multiple numbers. Students used referents to help with their estimation, such as using a pinkie finger to represent a centimetre. After estimation, students used a ruler to measure the length, width, and height of each box to determine the exact volume. 

Lastly, students made a visual journal page to represent volume, capacity, area, and perimeter. 








Ask Your Child:

What is volume? 

How can you calculate volume? 

What is the difference between volume and capacity?

What units do you measure volume in?

What units do you measure capacity with?

What is the difference between area and volume? 

Where any of your estimations correct? 

Coming Up:

June 21 - National Indigenous People's Day  

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