๐ Topic Summary
The volume of a rectangular prism is the amount of space inside it. Think of it as how much water you could pour into a box. To find the volume, you simply multiply the length, width, and height of the prism. This gives you the volume in cubic units (like cubic inches or cubic centimeters).
Understanding volume is useful in many real-life situations. For instance, it can help you determine how much sand you need to fill a sandbox, or how much storage space you have in a container. Let's get started with some practice!
๐งฑ Part A: Vocabulary
Match the terms with their definitions:
| Term |
Definition |
| 1. Volume |
A. The distance from the bottom to the top. |
| 2. Length |
B. The amount of space inside a 3D object. |
| 3. Width |
C. The measurement of something from end to end. |
| 4. Height |
D. The measurement of something from side to side. |
| 5. Rectangular Prism |
E. A 3D shape with six rectangular faces. |
โ๏ธ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the missing words in the following paragraph:
To find the ________ of a rectangular prism, you multiply the ________, ________, and ________. The answer is always in ________ units.
๐ค Part C: Critical Thinking
Imagine you have two rectangular prisms. Prism A has dimensions 4cm x 5cm x 6cm, and Prism B has dimensions 3cm x 6cm x 7cm. Which prism has the larger volume, and by how much?