| Activity Outcome | Investigating the relationship between size (volume) and capacity. |
| MTS Set | MTS7
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| NATIONAL Curriculum | Using Units of Measurement |
| Topics | Convert Units
Metric System
Direct Measure
Measurement Relationships
Volume and Capacity
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| Keywords | Volume and Capacity |
| Grouping | Whole class and small groups. |
| Resources | As required by students. |
| Lesson Notes |
- Provide each student with a copy of the activity sheet and emphasise that each student is to keep a record of the solutions agreed to by the group.
- Direct groups to the Investigation and ask: What do you need to find out? What do you know about cubic centimetres? Can you tell me something that is cube and is also a cubic centimetre in size? What do you know about millilitres? Can you hold a millilitre in your hand? What would happen if you tried? Why do you think that? Can you hold a cubic centimetre in your hand? Why do you think that? How are they alike? (Filling) How are they different? (Solid filler. Fluid filler?) How might you test to see if one cubic centimetre really will displace 1 mL of water? Discuss in your group how you might use the materials listed to test that one cubic centimetre displaces 1 mL of water. Draw diagrams to show the plan you all agree to.
- Bring groups together on several occasions to share and question their developing plans.
- Direct groups with completed plans to carry them out and record their finding.
- Provide the opportunity for groups to share findings. Ask: (Reflection) Is this statement true or false? Why do you think that? Does it mean that 100 mL of water is also 100 cubic centimetres? If I pushed an MAB large cube under water how far would the water rise? Why do you think that?...
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| Reflections | See Lesson Notes.
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| Answers | Not applicable |
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