Sandbox Frenzy! - A Problem on Volume (Grade 5)

Case Overview

In “Sandbox Frenzy”, students will take the role of a sandbox designer for the school. They will learn how to find the volume of a right rectangular prism as they design a new Pre-K sandbox to be used during recess.  Students will create a 3D design for the playground. They will determine how many feet of wood they will need and how much sand will be need to fill the sandbox.

PBL Lesson and Resources:

  1.  Sandbox Frenzy! - A Problem on Volume (Grade 5) PBL Lesson
  2. Sandbox Frenzy! - Brainstorm Pictures - doc
  3. Sandbox Frenzy! - Picture of Cube showing Volume
  4. Sandbox Frenzy! - Progression from Perimeter to Volume Picture
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