Minecraft Math and Volume

Minecraft Math

STEM Thursday, Schanen Elementary, February 10th, 2015

Presenters: Ms. Blair, Ms. Fuentes, Ms. Keeler, Ms. Moore, Ms. Roach

Minecraft Math Lesson Plan

Engage

  •  What part of Steve’s body is a cube?

  • What parts of Steve’s body are rectangular prisms?

  • What is Steve’s total volume?

Steve

Explore

Minecraft Math Guided Student Activity Sheet

  • How can you make a cube with a volume of 64 cubic units?

  • How can you make a rectangular prism with a volume of 64 cubic units?

Explain

STAAR Resource Chart Grade Five

Volume Formula

  • What are the similarities between a rectangular prism and a cube?

  • What are the differences between a rectangular prism and a cube?

  • What formulas do we use to calculate the volume of a rectangular prism and a cube?

Elaborate

Drawing Paper

Isometric Dot Paper

cubeparts

  •  Can you make and draw a picture of a rectangular prism with 80 cubit units? 

  • Is there more than one solution?

  • Can you make and draw a picture of a cube with 125 cubic units?

Evaluate

Now for a little friendly competition!

Minecraft Challenge Game

Game

Pictures

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