Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 5.md Box of Clay
This task provides an opportunity to compare the relative volumes of boxes in order to calculate the mass of clay required to fill them. Aligns with 5.MD.C.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 5.md,oa You Can Multiply Three Numbers in Any Order
The purpose of this task is for students to use the volume of a rectangular prism to see why you can multiply three numbers in any order you want and still get the same result. Aligns with 5.OA.A and 5.MD.C.5.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Decompose Figures to Find Volume (Unit Cubes)
Find the volume of irregular 3D figures made up of unit cubes by dividing the figures into rectangular prisms and finding the volume of each part. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly,...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Volume
Students attempt practice problems regarding volume of rectangular prisms. Students are attempting to get five consecutive questions correct. Questions include finding the volume of a rectangular prism and finding a missing side length...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Compare Volumes With Unit Cubes
Recognize volume as an attribute of solid figures and understand concepts of volume measurement. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Illuminations: Cubes
Use this applet to determine the volume of a box by filling it with cubes, rows of cubes, or layers of cubes. Determine the surface area as well by using the box's net.
Quia
Ixl Learning: Volume of Rectangular Prisms
Brush up on your math skills relating to the volume of rectangular prisms then try some practice problems to test your understanding.
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: Math Central: Three Dimensional Cube Activity
This is an activity using marshmallows to make three-dimensional cubes. The article was published in the newsletter ?Ideas and Resources for Teachers of Mathematics?.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe Online Study Tools: Volume of Cylinders
This is a great place to practice using the formula for finding the volume of a cylinder. A hint is available as well as the correct answer for each problem.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Volume Units
This lesson introduces the units of distance (cubed units) used to describe volume. Students watch a video tutorial and then can take an online quiz.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Kids Math: Finding the Volume and Surface Area of a Cone
Learn how to use the formula to solve the volume and surface area of a cone on this site.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Soma Cube
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this flipchart, students use the drawing tools in Activstudio to create three dimensional shapes using interactive cubes.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Skeleton Shapes
At this one page website a variety of polyhedra are shown. The challenge is to create the skeleton for each polyhedron and identify the needed materials. You can check your solution right at the website.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: A Chain of Eight Polyhedra
Eight different polyhedra are given along with a challenge in this game. Can you arrange them so that their faces match in a chain? A solution is available to check your answers.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Kids Math: Finding the Volume and Surface Area of a Sphere
Kids learn how to find the volume and surface area of a sphere. Formulas used for this shape. Example math problems.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Kids Math: Finding the Volume of a Cube or Box
Learn how to solve the volume of a cube or box on this site. See how the formula is used to find the volume of the shape.
Math Words
Math Words: Right Cone
Math Words defines a cone with a picture and formulas for volume given the hieght and base area of the cone.
AAA Math
Aaa Math: Volume of a Rectangular Prism
Find out how to find the volume of a prism, and follow up with some practice problems.