Geometry and Volume

Using a fifteenth-century woodcut image of different shapes of wine vats, students will not only learn to calculate volume, but also to think about practical applications for mathematical formulae.

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Standards & Objectives

Learning objectives:

Students will solve real-world and mathematical problems involving the volume of three-dimensional objects.

Essential and guiding questions:

When would you need to be able to find the volume of three-dimensional shapes?

Lesson Variations

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Applying

Extension suggestions:

For more practice finding the volume of three-dimensional shapes, encourage your students to utilize these online resources:

For middle school math classes, allow students to explore the Cool Math Online Dictionary. Students can view illustrated definitions of math terms and play math puzzles.
Middle school students can also explore the A Maths Dictionary For Kids online.
High school students can practice volume problems online with the IXL Volume Quizzes on cylinders and prisms as well as pyramids and cones.

Helpful Hints

Materials and Resources:

Class calculators
Volume Word Problem Worksheet
Illustrated arithmetic problem showing man stamping on fruit in rectangular tub and man standing in round tub, with mathematical equations and surrounding text [1492]
Occupations related to mathematics [1934]
Small children studying geometry in a classroom in Washington, D.C. [1889?]
Occupations related to mathematics [1936-1941]
Primary source analysis teacher’s guide