Unit+of+work+outline

- Constructing rectangular prisms using cubic centimetre blocks and counting to determine volume - Estimating, then measuring the capacity of rectangular containers - Selecting the appropriate unit to measure volume and capacity - Using repeated addition to find the volume of rectangular prisms - Finding the relationship between the length, breadth, height and volume of rectangular prisms - Calculating the volume of rectangular prisms - Demonstrating that a cube of side 10cm will displace 1L of water - Demonstrating, by using a measuring cup, that a cube of side 1cm will displace 1 ml of water - Equating 1 cubic centimetre to 1 millilitre and 1000 cubic centimetres to 1 litre - FInding the volume of irregular solids in cubic centimetres using the displacement strategy - Recognising the need for a unit larger than the cubic centimetre - Using the cubic centimetre as a formal unit for measuring larger volumes - Using the abbreviation for cubic metre - Equating the size of a cubic metre, half a cubic metre and two cubic metres - Recording the volume and capacity using decimal notation to three decimal places e.g 1.275 L ||
 * =**Unit of Work Outline**=
 * Key Learning Area:** Mathematics || **Strand:** Measurement || **Sub-strand:** Volume and Capacity || **Stage / Year:** Stage 3 / Year 6 ||
 * **Unit Aim:** The aim of this unit is to develop students' understanding of estimating and measuring volume and capacity. The unit will also focuss on teaching students' to select and use the appropriate unit to measure the volume and capacity of rectangular prisms. || **Duration:** 3 x 40 minutes ||
 * **Unit Outcomes:**
 * Content**
 * MS3.3** Selects and uses the appropriate unit to estimate and measure volume and capacity, including the volume of rectangular prisms.
 * SGS3.1** Identifies three-dimensional objects, including particular prisms and pyramids, on the basis of their properties, and visualises, sketches and constructs them given drawings of different views.
 * Working Mathematically**
 * WMS3.1** //Questioning:// Asks questions that could be explored using mathematics in relation to Stage 3 content
 * WMS3.2** //Applying Strategies:// Selects and applies appropriate problem-solving strategies, including technological applications, in undertaking investigations.
 * WMS3.3** //Communicating:// Describes and represents a mathematical situation in a variety of ways using mathematical terminology and some conventions
 * WMS3.4** //Reasoning:// Gives a valid reason for supporting one possible solution over another
 * WMS3.4** //Reflecting:// Links mathematical ideas and makes connections with, and generalisations about, existing knowledge and understanding in relation to Stage 3 content. |||| **Knowledge & Skills Indicators:**