Volume - Irregular Shape

How can I find the volume of a Gabriel?

Objectives:

• Review mass and volume
• Determine how to find the volume of an irregular shaped object
• Get everyone comfortable with Mindmeister note taking

Class:

• Review Mindmeister functions
• Student exploration how to find the volume of an irregular object

5 ml - 3.4 ml = 1.6 ml

Worked on Volume Google Doc

Student exploration how to find the volume of an irregular object.

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• Brainstorm:  How could we find the volume of a student?
• What is we don't have a huge graduated cylinder?
• Outdoor project.  Finding the Gabriel's volume.

See how after the jump


Procedure

• Fill a large container to the top with water
• Slowly insert Gabriel and observe the water he displaces
• Slowly remove  Gabriel
• Refill the container to the top recording the necessary volume.

Gabriel's volume is 48 L or 48,000 mL!


That is a lot of Gabriel!!!