Volume Exploration with Building Blocks

Building blocks (e.g., LEGO, wooden blocks)
Measuring containers (e.g., cups, small boxes)
Worksheets to record measurements.Introduction: Explain the concept of volume and its importance in building and construction. Show examples of structures built with blocks and discuss their volumes.
Estimation: Ask students to estimate the volume of different structures built with blocks.
Demonstration: Demonstrate how to measure the volume of a structure by filling it with smaller measuring containers.
Activity: Provide each student or group with building blocks and measuring containers.
Building and Measurement: Students build structures with the blocks and measure the volume by filling the structures with smaller measuring containers and recording the number of containers used.
Comparison: Students compare their estimations with the actual measurements and discuss any differences.
Conclusion: Discuss the relationship between the size of the structure and its volume and reinforce the concept with additional examples.