Volume

Volume refers to how much room a 3D shape takes up in space (think volROOM)

Capacity refers to how much something can hold. (think CUPactiy)

**Make and draw a rectangular prism using 36 cubes.**

**Can you make an equation (number sentence) to describe how many cubes are in your prism?** **Next make a variety of rectangular prisms with 24 cubes. Use the formula LxWxH= for each prism.** In your book you should have - heading - date  - diagrams of the prisms you make  the formula with numbers underneath e.g.  Length x Width x Height = the volume of a prism  4x3x2 = 24 or even better... 4 cm3 x3 cm3 x2 cm3 = 24 cm3 Think - Area = 2D shapes = 2 numbers multiplied = cm2  Volume = 3D shapes = 3 numbers multiplied = cm3