Volume Relationship Set - 6pcs

The Volume Relationship Set allows students to explore and understand the concept of conservation of volume through different shapes that hold the same ratio of volume. This set includes 6 clear solids: cone, sphere, cylinder, cube, pyramid, and rectangular prism, each with an opening for easy filling. These solids provide a hands-on way to demonstrate that despite their varying shapes, these objects contain the same volume. This set helps students develop a deeper understanding of spatial reasoning, volume measurement, and geometric relationships. Perfect for teaching volume comparison, the clear construction of each piece allows for visualisation and practical experimentation. The set includes objects of various shapes and sizes, each designed to help students engage with mathematical concepts in a tactile and interactive way. Ideal for use in classrooms, this set will support students as they explore and compare volume relationships across different geometric forms.

Educational Benefits:

• Helps students understand the concept of conservation of volume through hands-on exploration.
• Encourages spatial reasoning and geometric thinking by comparing various solid shapes.
• Supports the development of measurement skills as students experiment with volume and capacity.
• Promotes practical learning by allowing students to physically fill and compare different shapes.

Classroom Ideas:

• Use the solids to introduce volume measurement and explore the relationships between different shapes with the same volume.
• Challenge students to predict which shapes will hold the same volume before testing with filling activities.
• Incorporate the set into group experiments to compare volume across various objects in a hands-on activity.
• Use the shapes to support discussions on geometric properties, such as the relationship between volume and surface area.

Information:

• Ages: Suitable for children aged 6+ years.
• Measurements: Pyramid: 10cm square, Rectangular Prism: 10 x 5 x 10cm tall, Cylinder: 10 x 10cm, Square Prism: 10cm cube, Sphere: 10cm diameter, Cone: 10cm diameter.
• Set includes: 6 clear solids (cone, sphere, cylinder, cube, pyramid, rectangular prism) with an opening for easy filling.