Representations of Linear Relationships
5 min
Teacher Prep
Setup
Narrative
In this activity, students estimate the volume of different containers by reasoning about characteristics of their shape.
Launch
Display the image for all to see and ask students to estimate which container holds the most liquid and which holds the least. Tell students to give a signal when they have an estimate and can explain their reasoning.
Student Task
Which container holds the most liquid? The least?
Sample Response
Answers vary.
Activity Synthesis (Teacher Notes)
Ask students to indicate which container they think holds the most liquid and record the responses for all to see. Invite a few students to share their reasoning and the characteristics of the container that were important in making their decision. If possible, record these characteristics on the images themselves during the discussion.
It turns out that B holds the least and A and C hold the same amount of liquid. If possible, consider showing the answer video.
Liquid is poured from one container to the other to see which one holds more liquid.
Standards
- 5.MD.3·Recognize volume as an attribute of solid figures and understand concepts of volume measurement.
- 5.MD.C.3·Recognize volume as an attribute of solid figures and understand concepts of volume measurement.
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Representations of Linear Relationships
5 min
Teacher Prep
Setup
Narrative
In this activity, students estimate the volume of different containers by reasoning about characteristics of their shape.
Launch
Display the image for all to see and ask students to estimate which container holds the most liquid and which holds the least. Tell students to give a signal when they have an estimate and can explain their reasoning.
Student Task
Which container holds the most liquid? The least?
Sample Response
Answers vary.
Activity Synthesis (Teacher Notes)
Ask students to indicate which container they think holds the most liquid and record the responses for all to see. Invite a few students to share their reasoning and the characteristics of the container that were important in making their decision. If possible, record these characteristics on the images themselves during the discussion.
It turns out that B holds the least and A and C hold the same amount of liquid. If possible, consider showing the answer video.
Liquid is poured from one container to the other to see which one holds more liquid.
Standards
- 5.MD.3·Recognize volume as an attribute of solid figures and understand concepts of volume measurement.
- 5.MD.C.3·Recognize volume as an attribute of solid figures and understand concepts of volume measurement.