Use this volume and capacity activity to expose your students to real-world volume applications by letting them design “Splash World” - their very own waterpark!
Make a Splash With This Engaging Volume and Capacity Activity
Splash World is a dynamic and engaging volume and capacity activity that turns your classroom into a hub of creativity, critical thinking, and real-world math application. In this math investigation, students become water park designers, using their knowledge of volume and capacity to build a one-of-a-kind Splash World. They’ll convert units, manage a budget, plan strategically, and present their findings in a final report. Perfect for upper elementary or middle school students, this volume and capacity activity promotes collaboration, problem-solving, and mathematical reasoning in a fun, purposeful way.
This volume and capacity activity includes:
- A detailed description of the investigation
- Splash World blueprint templates
- Attraction catalogs with capacity and cost information
- Recording worksheets and planning templates
- Three engaging extension tasks
- An answer sheet for the pool’s starting capacity task
- Award badges to celebrate completion of the main task and each extension task
Capacity and Volume in the Real World
Looking for more ways to teach students about applications of capacity and volume in the real world? Here are some more engaging investigation ideas!
- Aquarium Architect: Challenge students to design aquariums for different species of fish. Each tank must meet specific volume and water requirements. Include filtration systems, decorations, and food costs for realism.
- Beverage Business: Students create a line of drinks (smoothies, juices, etc.) and must decide on bottle sizes, production quantities, and shipping container capacity. They’ll convert between units and work out cost-effectiveness.
- Cooking With Volume: Host a classroom “cooking” lesson where recipes must be adjusted (scaled up or down), requiring conversion between milliliters, liters, and cups.
Download This Volume Activity
This real-world volume activity is provided in easy-to-print PDF format. Simply click the drop-down arrow on the download button, print, and go!
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