Various containers (cups, bowls, jars)
Water
Measuring cups
Large tray to contain spills.Introduction: Explain the concept of volume and its importance. Show different containers and discuss their possible volumes.
Estimation: Ask students to estimate how many cups of water each container can hold.
Demonstration: Demonstrate how to measure the volume of a container using a measuring cup.
Activity: Provide each student or group with different containers and a measuring cup.
Measurement: Students fill each container with water using the measuring cup and record how many cups of water each container holds.
Comparison: Students compare their estimations with the actual measurements and discuss any differences.
Conclusion: Discuss how different shapes and sizes of containers affect their volume and reinforce the concept with additional examples.