Volume Builder
Explore how the volume of a 3D rectangular prism is made up of unit cubes, layer by layer, in this activity.
Putting It All Together
Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.
In your own words, how would you describe a unit cube?
What happens to the volume if you add more layers of cubes?
What are possible side lengths of a prism with a volume of 16?
If a rectangular prism has a base of 8 cubic units and 4 layers, how can we find the total volume?