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Understanding volume means less mess in the kitchen. Viewers observe a can of peas and a small bowl. They must determine if all of the peas from the can fit into the bowl without spilling using volume formulas to solve the equation.
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Instructional Ideas
- Discuss if the result means everything in a can would fit in the same size bowl
- Estimate the number of peas in a can with the same volume
Classroom Considerations
- Relies on prior knowledge of the volume formula for cylinders
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Pros
- Includes an answer video
- Relates volume of a cylinder to a real-life application
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- None