1. Lesson Plan – Containers
Objectives and Habits of Mind
Level 4 - To accurately measure the length, width and height of containers to the nearest mm.
Level 5– To find the area of a rectangular face.
Level 6 – To find the surface area and volume of cuboids.
Level 7- To find the surface area and volume of cylinders and triangular prisms.
I can work well in a group, listening attentively and taking on different roles when needed.
I can negotiate and follow ground rules, to ensure fairness and cooperation when working with others.
I can identify the best information to help complete a task and put it into my own words.
Keywords: Area, Base, Height, Formula Surface Area, Volume
Mental and Oral Starter
Show pupils the pictures of the containers. Ask them to write down on their mini whiteboards and facts that they would be able to tell you if they were able to measure the containers.
Main Activity
In their groups pupils to select different containers to work on, they should measure the dimensions using rulers of tape measures and calculate surface area and volume. They should show all their working out using boxing up.
Plenary
Pupils to reflect on the success criteria for the Habits of Mind and Maths Objectives

2. LO Investigating Containers. RAG
Key Words: Dimension, Surface Area, Volume, Net
22-Apr-17
Starter Activity
Here are some pictures of different containers.
If you were able to measure them what facts would you be able to tell me?

3. Today we are learning Level 4 5 6 7 /8
Shape
Space
Measure
I can accurately measure the length, width and height of containers to the nearest mm.
I can find the volume of a cube.
I can find the volume of a cuboid.
I can calculate volumes and surface area of cylinders.
Today we are learning
I am starting the lesson on level _____________________
By the end of this lesson I want to be able to _____________________

4. Today’s Task……… In your groups Select a container
Measure the dimensions
Calculate the Surface area
Calculate the Volume

5. To find the surface area of my container (……………
To find the surface area of my container (…………….) which is a cuboid / cylinder / triangular prism
I will need to measure the dimensions.
I will need to calculate the area of each face.
Working out
Answer in cm2
To find the volume of my container (…………….) which is a cuboid / cylinder / triangular prism
I will need to find the area of the cross section.
Working out
Answer in cm3