Lesson Plan
Volume Detectives Lesson Plan
Students will explore and compare how much space different containers hold by filling them, recording their findings, and identifying which holds more or less.
Understanding volume through hands-on, playful investigation builds foundational math skills, supports quantitative reasoning, and fosters engagement in measurement concepts.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Station and Material Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Hook
5 minutes
Step 2
Demonstration
5 minutes
Step 3
Guided Exploration
10 minutes
Step 4
Sharing & Discussion
5 minutes
Step 5
Conclusion & Assessment
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Volume Detectives
Which Holds More?
Demonstration
Time to Explore
Share Your Findings
Detective Challenge
Worksheet
