1. Volume- is the amount of space an object takes up.

2. Find the volume of a rectangular prism
Length x Width x Height
8 cm
4 cm
6 cm

3. Finding volume using water displacement
Small Objects- 1. Put a specified amount, (ex. 50 mL,) of water in a graduated cylinder. 2. Put the object in the cylinder. 3. Record the new volume of the water in the cylinder. 4. Subtract the final volume- starting volume

4. Finding the volume using water displacement
Large Objects
1. Place a beaker in a tray.
2. Fill the beaker to the rim with water- don’t overflow.
3. Add an object to the beaker.
4. Remove the beaker carefully from the tray.
5. Use a graduated cylinder to measure the water left in the tray.