Curated OER
Mind Your P's and C's!
Second graders estimate how much volume a container can hold. In this math lesson plan, 2nd graders compare their estimates with actual measurements. They share and discuss their results in class.
PBS
Pbs Kids: Dinosaur Train: Dino Dive
An estimation activity where the student helps all the dinosaurs dive into the appropriate volume of water.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Figure This: Popcorn (Pdf)
If you're a popcorn lover, you might want to take this math challenge. A real-world challenge on visually estimating volume of popcorn containers. A one page activity from the NCTM Math for Families collection. Life skill applications...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Estimating Volume
In this exercise, students practice estimating volume. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints, watch a tutorial video, and try questions repeatedly.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Estimating Volume (Cups, Pints, Quarts, and Gallons)
Practice estimating the volume of real life objects using US customary units. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
PBS
Pbs: Candy Volume
Estimate the volume you get when you fill 3D shapes with candy. This video focuses on estimating volume using nonstandard units, using the volume equation to get a more reliable estimate and checking your estimate by counting the...