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SASKATCHEWAN CURRICULUM OBJECTIVES: VOLUME
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Learning Objectives

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The student should be able to:

G/M-70 solve a variety of problems involving volume

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G/M-71 compare, estimate, and then measure the volume of objects using cubic centimetres (cm³ ) and cubic metres (m³ )

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G/M-72 convert metric units of volume




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G/M-73 estimate, then calculate (using a formula) the volume of a

   a) rectangular prism


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   b) triangular prism, cylinder




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   c) pyramid, cone, composite solid





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   d) sphere (given the formula)





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G/M-74 recognize and discuss the relationships between length, width, height, surface area, and volume of

   a) a rectangular prism

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   b) any prism or cylinder




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G/M-75 determine various dimensions of rectangular prisms when the volume is known



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G/M-76 determine the volume of an object by measuring the displacement of a liquid by that object



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G/M-77 determine the effect on the volume of a solid of changing one or more of its dimensions




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G/M-78 estimate the volume of irregular objects by relating to an object of known value



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