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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
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)

1.

What do you notice? What do you wonder?

What are the Units?

2.

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

3.

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
4.

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.)