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
What do you notice? What do you wonder?
For each object, choose the cubic unit you would use to measure the volume: cubic centimeter, cubic inch,or cubic foot.
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.
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.)