Unit 1 - Lesson 7 - Grade 5: Illustrative Mathematics

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Grade 5 Unit 1
Lesson 7: Cubic Units of Measure
CC BY 2021 Illustrative Mathematics

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Grade 5 Unit 1
Lesson 7: Cubic Units of Measure
CC BY 2021 Illustrative Mathematics

Lesson: Cubic Units of Measure

Notice and Wonder: Two Prisms (Warm Up)

What do you notice? What do you wonder?

What are the Units?

For each object, choose the cubic unit you would use to measure the volume: cubic centimeter, cubic inch,or cubic foot.

Info Gap: Sizing Up Cubic Units

This is a diagram of a freezer. What is the volume of the freezer?

Problem 1:
Partner A has the problem card.
Partner B has the data card.
Problem 2:
Partner B has the problem card.
Partner A has the data card.
Your teacher will give you either a problem card or a data card. Do not show or read your card to your partner.
Pause here so your teacher can review your work. Ask your teacher for a new set of cards and repeat the activity, trading roles with your partner.

Cool Down: Find the Volume

Priya’s family rented a moving truck to move their belongings to their new house. The space
inside the back of the moving truck is 15 feet long, 5 feet wide, and 8 feet tall.

What is the volume of the back of the moving truck? Explain or show your reasoning.
(Remember to include the cubic unit of measure.)