5th Grade Math unit

Area and volume for 5th Grade Math

Students measure and compute perimeter and area of rectangles and compound figures, then build volume from unit cubes to formulas and additive volume in composite prisms. They connect formulas to unit structure and explain what the units mean.

Find perimeter and areaBuild and compute volume

Skills and lessons

Find perimeter and area

Find perimeter and area of rectangles and compound figures, including figures with fractional or decimal side lengths.

6 lessons

Build and compute volume

Count unit cubes, use V = l × w × h and V = B × h, and find additive volume of composite rectangular prisms.

6 lessons

Frequently asked questions

What will students learn in Area and volume?

Area and volume helps students build 5th Grade math understanding through connected skills and short lessons. This unit includes skills such as Find perimeter and area, Build and compute volume.

What skills are included in this 5th Grade Math unit?

This unit includes skills such as Find perimeter and area, Build and compute volume. The unit is broken into 2 skills and 12 lesson steps so students can practice one idea at a time.

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