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Teacher Notes/Fifth Grade Home
5.MD.A.1 5.MD.B.2 5.MD.C.3 5.MD.C.3.A 5.MD.C.4 5.MD.C.5 5.MD.C.5.A 5.MD.C.5.B 5.MD.C.5.C
Essential Skills and Knowledge | Teacher Resources | Student Resources |
5.MD.A.1 Convert like measurement units within a given measurement system. | ||
Convert among different-sized standard measurement units within a given
measurement system (e.g., convert 5 cm to 0.05 m), and use these
conversions in solving multi-step, real world problems. (Unit 1) |
![]() This notebook lessons walk through conversion of units. ![]() In these LearnZillion video lesson, students will convert among units and use conversions to solve problems. Note: Login to Learnzillion's FREE account before selecting link *Select appropriate measurement conversions *Solve real world distance problems with unit conversions *Solve real world liquid volume problems with unit conversions *Solve real world mass problems with unit conversions *Solve real life problems involving multiple unit conversions ![]() ![]() Using wixie (online version of pixie), have students create their own dream bedroom by following this lesson here. |
![]() Compare one unit of measurement to another. ![]() Learn different conversions for metric measurements. ![]() Convert units of capacity in standard and metric. Elapsed Time (E3) Elapsed Time Two (E3) Work with visual models to determine elapsed time Dunk Tank Convert between units of measurement in order to dunk different animals in the dunk tank. ![]() ![]() Use your knowledge or metric and customary units to solve a tough puzzle! |
5.MD.B.2 Represent and interpret data. | ||
Make a line plot to display a data set of measurements in fractions of a
unit (1/2, 1/4, 1/8). Use operations on fractions for this grade to
solve problems involving information presented in line plots.
For example, given different measurements of liquid in identical
beakers, find the amount of liquid each beaker would contain if the
total amount in all the beakers were redistributed equally. (Unit 4) |
![]() In these LearnZillion video lesson, students will solve problems involving measurement data in fractions of a unit displayed in line plots. Note: Login to Learnzillion's FREE account before selecting link *Solve multi-step problems using information in a line plot *Solve multi-step addition and multiplication problems using information in a line plot *Redistribute items equally using the information in a line plot *Use the information from more than one line plot to solve problems ![]() Running Time 1:56 Note: If the link does not open, be sure to login to aacps.discoveryeducation.com |
Interpret
Line Plots Analyze data in a line plot by answering interactive data questions. Construct Line Plots Challenge yourself to complete the line plot for each scenario. ![]() Utilize data to create a line plot using fractions. 3D Interactive Cube GameCreate a LinePlot using Fractions Use this interactive game to practice placing fractions on a number line. |
5.MD.C.3 Geometric measurement: understand concepts of volume. | ||
Recognize volume as an attribute of solid figures and understand concepts of volume measurement. |
![]() This notebook discusses how volume represents cubic units. ![]() In these LearnZillion video lesson, students will understand volume. Note: Login to Learnzillion's FREE account before selecting link *Identify the difference between a square unit and a cubic unit |
Volume Review the concept of volume with real life examples and practice. |
5.MD.C.3.A | ||
A cube with side length 1 unit, called a "unit cube," is said to have "one cubic unit" of volume, and can be used to measure volume. |
![]() This interactive notebook discusses how volume can be represented in cubic units. ![]() In these LearnZillion video lesson, students will understand cubic volume. Note: Login to Learnzillion's FREE account before selecting link *Understanding volume *Describe cubic volume measures *Understand the connection between cubic volume and liquid volume *Use volume to understand the associative property of multiplication |
Volume Shape Shoot This game asks the user to select figures with the given volume. 3D Interactive Cube Game Practice estimating how many cubes determine a 3D shape (rectangular prisms and cubes). |
5.MD.C.3.B | ||
A solid figure which can be packed without gaps or overlaps using
n unit cubes is said to have a volume of
n cubic units. (Unit 7) |
Math Live -Volume This site is also included in the student column. It includes resources for teachers including an assessment task. ![]() Understand Volume In these LearnZillion video lesson, students will determine the volume of a figure by counting cubes and relating volume to multiplication and addition. Note: Login to Learnzillion's FREE account before selecting link *Find the volume by counting cubes |
Finding Volume
Use this interactive site to determine the volume of a given rectangular prism. Math Live -Volume Follow the lessons to learn about volume. Be ready to check your skills at the end of each episode. |
5.MD.C.4 | ||
Measure volumes by counting unit cubes, using cubic cm, cubic in, cubic
ft., and improvised units. (Unit 7) |
![]() This notebook helps you determine the cubic yards needed for a project. Build with Chrome Have students build with lego pieces to show their understanding of volume (extension: area and perimeter). Multiple opportunities for differentiation. Possible projects. |
Measure Volume - Test Yourself Test your knowledge of volume with this 7 question quiz session. Volume of Rectangular Prisms Made of Unit Cubes Determine the volume of regular figures by counting cubes. Volume of Irregular Figures Made of Unit Cubes Determine the volume of irregular figures by counting cubes. ![]() This 10 round game increases in difficulty as time goes on. Test your ability to calculate volume by counting cubes. |
5.MD.C.5 | ||
Relate volume to the operations of multiplication and addition and solve
real world and mathematical problems involving volume. (Unit 7) |
![]() Review the concept of volume and then make connections to the real world to solve problems. ![]() In these LearnZillion video lesson, students will determine the volume of a figure by counting cubes and relating volume to multiplication and addition. Note: Login to Learnzillion's FREE account before selecting link *Compute volume using knowledge of addition and multiplication *Compute volume using knowledge of nets *Multiply and divide to find volume using improvised units |
Interactive Volume Determine the volume of a variety of shapes by counting, multiplication and addition. ![]() |
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. (Unit 7) |
![]() Finding Volume of Right Rectangular Prisms Video explaining layers and how that progresses towards the formula of finding volume. |
Volume of Cubes and Rectangular Prisms Calculate the volume of cubes and rectangular prisms using a formula. Volume Shape Game Practice your skills with this interactive site. ![]() Use the formula to calculate the volume of a rectangular prism. |
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. (Unit 7) |
![]() Running Time 5:46 Note: If the link does not open, be sure to login to aacps.discoveryeducation.com ![]() ![]() Guided lesson with SMART Response questions ![]() In these LearnZillion video lesson, students will determine the volume of a figure by counting cubes and relating volume to multiplication and addition. Note: Login to Learnzillion's FREE account before selecting link *Find volume by multiplying the base by the height *Find the volume of a solid figure using the base x height formula |
![]() Solve real world problems by calculating problems. ![]() This interactive tool allows you to build rectangular prisms by adding rows, layers, or individual cubes. |
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. (Unit 7) |
![]() Running Time 2:35 Note: If the link does not open, be sure to login to aacps.discoveryeducation.com ![]() In these LearnZillion video lesson, students will calculate the volume of irregular figures. Note: Login to Learnzillion's FREE account before selecting link *Find the volume of complex rectangular prims |
Volume of Irregular Figures made of Unit Cubes Determine the volume of irregular figures. Decompose Irregular Figures Determine the volume of irregular figures by breaking them into smaller shapes. ![]() Using the Chromebooks only, create your dream bedroom using the legos on this site. When you finish building your room on the Chrome App, take a screen shot of your room: ctrl + shift + switch window. Insert it into a PPT on Office365/OneDrive or Google Drive. Access your task directions and rubric here. (Teachers: adapt the requirements of this project to meet the needs of your students. Also adapt the extension as you need - basic framework is there.). |
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Measurement and Data Activities |
Website/Activity | Content Standards/Technology Standards |
Comparing Measurements Metric Units Conversion Measure Capacity Customary Units Conversion Elapsed Time Elapsed Time Two Dunk Tank Converting Units of Measure Note: Be sure to login to Learnzillion's FREE account before selecting link *Select appropriate measurement conversions *Solve real world distance problems with unit conversions *Solve real world liquid volume problems with unit conversions *Solve real world mass problems with unit conversions *Solve real life problems involving multiple unit conversions |
Common Core: 5.MD.A.1 Convert among different-sized standard measurement units within a given measurement system (e.g., convert 5 cm to 0.05 m), and use these conversions in solving multi-step real world problems. |
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Technology Standard: 3.0-Technology for Learning and Collaboration: Students will use a variety of technologies for learning and collaboration. | ||
Interpret
Line Plots Construct Line Plots Making a Line Plot 3D Interactive Cube GameCreate a LinePlot using Fractions Use this interactive game to practice placing fractions on a number line. Stacking Data Using Line Plots Note: If the link does not open, be sure to login to aacps.discoveryeducation.com Line Plots with Fractions Note: Be sure to login to Learnzillion's FREE account before selecting link *Solve multi-step problems using information in a line plot *Solve multi-step addition and multiplication problems using information in a line plot *Redistribute items equally using the information in a line plot *Use the information from more than one line plot to solve problems |
Common Core: 5.MD.B.2 Make a line plot to display a data set of measurements in fractions of a unit (1/2, 1/4, 1/8). Use operations on fractions for this grade to solve problems involving information presented in line plots. For example, given different measurements of liquid in identical beakers, find the amount of liquid each beaker would contain if the total amount in all the beakers were redistributed equally. |
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Technology Standard: 3.0-Technology for Learning and Collaboration: Students will use a variety of technologies for learning and collaboration. | ||
Volume Volume |
Common Core: 5.MD.C.3 Recognize volume as an attribute of solid figures and understand concepts of volume measurement. | |
Technology Standard: 3.0-Technology for Learning and Collaboration: Students will use a variety of technologies for learning and collaboration. | ||
Volume By Counting Cubes Volume Shape Shoot Understand Volume Note: Be sure to login to Learnzillion's FREE account before selecting link *Identify the difference between a square unit and a cubic unit |
Common Core: 5.MD.C.3.A. A cube with side length 1 unit, called a “unit cube,” is said to have “one cubic unit” of volume, and can be used to measure volume. | |
Technology Standard: 3.0-Technology for Learning and Collaboration: Students will use a variety of technologies for learning and collaboration. | ||
Finding Volume 3D Interactive Cube Game Math Live - Volume Understand Volume Note: Be sure to login to Learnzillion's FREE account before selecting link *Find the volume by counting cubes |
Common Core: 5.MD.C.3.B. A solid figure which can be packed without gaps or overlaps using n unit cubes is said to have a volume of n cubic units. |
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Technology Standard: 3.0-Technology for Learning and Collaboration: Students will use a variety of technologies for learning and collaboration. | ||
Measure Volume Volume of Rectangular Prisms Made of Unit Cubes Volume of Irregular Figures Made of Unit Cubes Build with Chrome Count the Cubes |
Common Core: 5.MD.C.4 Measure volumes by counting unit cubes, using cubic cm, cubic in, cubic ft, and improvised units. |
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Technology Standard: 3.0-Technology for Learning and Collaboration: Students will use a variety of technologies for learning and collaboration. | ||
Volume
in the Real World Interactive Volume Measure Volume Note: Be sure to login to Learnzillion's FREE account before selecting link *Compute volume using knowledge of addition and multiplication *Compute volume using knowledge of nets *Multiply and divide to find volume using improvised units |
Common Core: 5.MD.C.5 Relate volume to the operations of multiplication and addition and solve real world and mathematical problems involving volume. | |
Technology Standard: 3.0-Technology for Learning and Collaboration: Students will use a variety of technologies for learning and collaboration. | ||
Volume of Cubes and Rectangular Prisms Volume Shape Game Volume Practice Teacher Tutorial on Volume Finding Volume of Right Rectangular Prisms |
Common Core: 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 three-fold whole-number products as volumes, e.g., to represent the associative property of multiplication. | |
Technology Standard: 3.0-Technology for Learning and Collaboration: Students will use a variety of technologies for learning and collaboration. | ||
The
Volume of Rectangular Solids Note: If the link does not open, be sure to login to aacps.discoveryeducation.com Calculating Volume Building Rectangular Prisms Calculating Volume Note: Be sure to login to Learnzillion's FREE account before selecting link *Find volume by multiplying the base by the height *Find the voume of a solid figure using the base x height formula |
Common Core: 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. | |
Technology Standard: 3.0-Technology for Learning and Collaboration: Students will use a variety of technologies for learning and collaboration. | ||
Packing
the Car Note: If the link does not open, be sure to login to aacps.discoveryeducation.com ![]() Note: Be sure to login to Learnzillion's FREE account before selecting link *Find the volume of complex rectangular prims Volume of Irregular Figures made of Unit Cubes Decompose Irregular Figures |
Common Core: 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. | |
Technology Standard: 3.0-Technology for Learning and Collaboration: Students will use a variety of technologies for learning and collaboration. |
Instructional Technology-August 2016