A video and popcorn, just like being at the movies! Given the dimensions of two different cylinders, scholars decide which will hold the most popcorn. They find out if their calculations are correct with the provided solution video.

Concepts

volume, volume of cylinders, ratios

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Ask learners to quantify the amount of popcorn one cylinder can hold compared to the other
• Incorporate as a performance task during a unit on volume of solids

Classroom Considerations

• Individuals must be able to calculate the volume of a cylinder

Pros

• Provides all the important information using video and pictures
• Requires students to use their higher order thinking skills

Cons

• None

Common Core

7.RP.A.1 7.G.B.4 7.G.B.6 MP4