A Classroom Full of Water

How much water would it take to fill up a classroom, in cubic feet and gallons?

Subject: Mathematics; Problem Solving
Topics:
- Measurement (volume)
- Solve Multi-Step Problems
Grades: 3 - 6
Concepts:
- Volume
- Unit
- Cubic foot
Knowledge and Skills:
- Can solve complex, multi-step problems
- Can measure lengths
- Can find the volume of a rectangular prism by computation
- Can convert between cubic feet and gallons

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There are few cities in the U.S. with the number of tall buildings that New York City has, and also few cities with a water system as old. As a matter of fire prevention, taller buildings are required to have two sources of water, and one of those is usually a tank on the roof.
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