Putting It Together

Students build and determine the volumes of figures composed of rectangular prisms in which unit cubes are visible.

By Amplify Classroom

5th Grade

Math

Today’s Goals • Build and determine the volumes of figures composed of rectangular prisms in which unit cubes are visible. • Language Goal: Explain that the volume of a figure composed of rectangular prisms is the sum of the volumes of the prisms. (Speaking and Listening) Materials Manipulative Kit: connecting cubes; Classroom materials: chart paper, Describing Figures Made of Rectangular Prisms chart (teacher made), markers