About the Finding Volume of 3D Shapes Worksheet

Finding Volume of 3D Shapes explores comprehensive volume calculations across various three-dimensional geometrical figures. The material progresses through different shapes including cubes, rectangular prisms, triangular prisms, cylinders, spheres, and cones, requiring students to apply appropriate formulas for each shape type. The problems incorporate whole numbers, decimals, and fractional measurements, building a thorough understanding of volume calculation in different contexts.

This interactive and printable worksheet, that aligns with the Common Core State Standards, Finding Volume of 3D Shapes, culminates with advanced problems involving fractional edge lengths and composite shapes like L-shaped prisms. Students are challenged to demonstrate their comprehension through a final explanatory question about volume calculation methods. The progression from basic to complex shapes helps students develop confidence in applying volume formulas while understanding the relationship between a shape's dimensions and its volume.

What will your child learn through this worksheet?

Application of different volume formulas for various 3D shapes
Understanding of the relationship between dimensions and volume
Calculation strategies for shapes with fractional measurements
Problem-solving with composite shapes

Learning Outcomes

Calculate volumes using appropriate formulas with 90% accuracy
Differentiate between volume formulas for different 3D shapes
Solve problems involving fractional and decimal measurements
Explain volume calculation methods using mathematical reasoning

Cognitive

Through this interactive worksheet, students develop formula selection and application skills
Practice mathematical reasoning with various geometric shapes

Psychomotor

This worksheet enhances spatial visualization abilities
Improves precision in mathematical calculations and notation

Affective

Develops confidence in handling complex geometric calculations through this interactive learning experience
Builds appreciation for systematic problem-solving approaches

Reinforce

This worksheet strengthens understanding of volume concepts through varied applications
Encourages clear mathematical communication and explanation

Common core standards covered

5.MD.C.5

Relate volume to the operations of multiplication and addition and solve real world and mathematical problems involving volume.

5.MD.C.5.a

Find the volume of a right rectangular prism with whole-number side lengths by packing it with unit cubes, and show that the volume is the same as would be found by multiplying the edge lengths, equivalently by multiplying the height by the area of the base. Represent threefold whole-number products as volumes, e.g., to represent the associative property of multiplication.

5.MD.C.5.b

Apply the formulas V = l × w × h and V = b × h for rectangular prisms to find volumes of right rectangular prisms with whole-number edge lengths in the context of solving real world and mathematical problems.

5.MD.C.5.c

Recognize volume as additive. Find volumes of solid figures composed of two non-overlapping right rectangular prisms by adding the volumes of the non-overlapping parts, applying this technique to solve real world problems.