Content atlas · Common Core State Standards for Mathematics 2010

Apply the formulas V = l × w × h and V = b × h for rectangular prisms to find volumes of right rectangular prisms with whole-number edge lengths in the context of solving real world and mathematical problems.

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.MD.C.5.B

2 published problems

1. Steve’s Big Dig — Measure Steve’s cube-shaped dig and make sense of the amount of coal expected inside.
2. Steve’s Chestful Challenge — Use a real Minecraft chest, 64-block stacks, and cube dimensions to prove a surprising volume match and plan a hollow build.