Lesson Plan

Finding Volume: The Water Displacement Method

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We have formulas for finding the volume of geometric shapes, but what if the shape is irregular? Lesson describes how to find volume through water displacement. After a demonstration, scholars practice in small groups. Then analysis questions lead them to connect the information to a larger purpose. Lesson is the second in a series of six.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Write on the board "1mL = 1cm^3" to help scholars remember this crucial fact throughout the lesson
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires a way to project online animations for the entire class to see
  • Relies on prior knowledge of density available from the previous lesson in the series
  • Lesson is the second in a series of six
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Pros
  • Includes where to buy the equal mass rod kit if you don't already have one or two
  • Utilizes 5E format
  • Provides answers to discussion questions, activity, and analysis portions
Cons
  • None