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Finding the volume of a solid cuboid

Finding the volume of a solid cuboid
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  • Finding the volume of a solid cuboid
  • Duration: 01:23
  • Pupils are set a task by the chief model maker of Legoland to find the volume of a solid cuboid shape using specific dimensions. How many bricks are needed to create a solid shape which has 8 bricks along the top, 9 bricks down the side and is 10 bricks deep? The formula is explained and the problem is solved.
  • Subject:

    Maths

       Topic:

    Problem Solving: Measures and Shape

  • Keywords: volume, formula, length, breadth, width, three dimensional, 3D, solid, shape, cuboid
Ideas for use in class
  • The clip is a visual reference to introduce a lesson focusing on volume. The strategy introduced here could be applied to other three dimensional solid cube and cuboid shapes. If the pupils have a secure knowledge of the volume formula, then this clip could be used in the plenary session as a revision or consolidation exercise.
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  • Clip language : English
  • Aspect ratio : 16x9
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