Density: Area & Volume

Density: Area & Volume

Lesson, Notes, & Practice

Open Ended

Define "density" in your own words

Density Definition

the degree of compactness of a substance

Multiple Choice

Which square is more dense?

• Left

• Right

Multiple Choice

Think about the number of people in the space in this classroom. Which class is LESS dense: 4th period (17 students) or 2nd period (10 students)?

• 2nd period

• 4th period

Population Density

We can calculate the population density of a given area by dividing the number of people living there by the "area" of the place (total number of square miles, km, meters, etc.)

Volume & Density

You can find the density of a 3 dimensional object by dividing its mass by its volume.