1. Volume and Density

2. Volume (Capacity) Volume is the amount of space taken up by an object.
Volume can also mean how much something holds.
Volume can be measured by multiplying LxWxH.
Volume can also be calculated by using water displacement.

3. Units for Measuring Volume
Metric Standard
Liter (l)
Milliliter (ml)
Cubic Centimeter (cc or cm3)
Remember: 1 ml = 1 cc
Other Standards
Gallon (gal.)
Quart (qt.)
Pint (pt.)
Cup (c.)
Tablespoon (tbsp.)
Teaspoon (tsp.)
Fluid Ounce (fl. oz.)
Cubic Inches (in3 or cu in.)
Cubic Feet (ft3 or cu. ft.)

4. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container.
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

5. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container. 30 ml
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

6. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container. 30 ml
Insert an object in the water. We’ll use a metal ball.
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

7. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container. 30 ml
Insert an object in the water. We’ll use a metal ball.
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

8. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container. 30 ml
Insert an object in the water. We’ll use a metal ball.
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

9. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container. 30 ml
Insert an object in the water. We’ll use a metal ball.
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

10. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container. 30 ml
Insert an object in the water. We’ll use a metal ball.
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

11. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container. 30 ml
Insert an object in the water. We’ll use a metal ball.
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

12. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container. 30 ml
Insert an object in the water. We’ll use a metal ball.
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

13. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container. 30 ml
Insert an object in the water. We’ll use a metal ball.
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

14. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container. 30 ml
Insert an object in the water. We’ll use a metal ball.
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

15. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container. 30 ml
Insert an object in the water. We’ll use a metal ball.
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

16. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container. 30 ml
Insert an object in the water. We’ll use a metal ball.
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

17. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container. 30 ml
Insert an object in the water. We’ll use a metal ball.
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

18. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container. 30 ml
Insert an object in the water. We’ll use a metal ball.
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

19. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container. 30 ml
Insert an object in the water. We’ll use a metal ball.
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

20. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container. 30 ml
Insert an object in the water. We’ll use a metal ball.
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

21. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container. 30 ml
Insert an object in the water. We’ll use a metal ball.
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

22. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container. 30 ml
Insert an object in the water. We’ll use a metal ball.
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

23. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container. 30 ml
Insert an object in the water. We’ll use a metal ball.
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

24. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container. 30 ml
Insert an object in the water. We’ll use a metal ball.
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

25. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container. 30 ml
Insert an object in the water. We’ll use a metal ball.
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

26. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container. 30 ml
Insert an object in the water. We’ll use a metal ball.
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

27. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container. 30 ml
Insert an object in the water. We’ll use a metal ball.
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

28. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container. 30 ml
Insert an object in the water. We’ll use a metal ball.
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

29. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container. 30 ml
Insert an object in the water. We’ll use a metal ball.
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

30. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container. 30 ml
Insert an object in the water. We’ll use a metal ball.
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

31. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container. 30 ml
Insert an object in the water. We’ll use a metal ball.
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

32. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container. 30 ml
Insert an object in the water. We’ll use a metal ball.
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

33. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container. 30 ml
Insert an object in the water. We’ll use a metal ball.
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

34. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container. 30 ml
Insert an object in the water. We’ll use a metal ball.
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

35. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container. 30 ml
Insert an object in the water. We’ll use a metal ball.
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

36. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container. 30 ml
Insert an object in the water. We’ll use a metal ball.
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

37. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container. 30 ml
Insert an object in the water. We’ll use a metal ball.
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

38. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container. 30 ml
Insert an object in the water. We’ll use a metal ball.
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

39. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container. 30 ml
Insert an object in the water. We’ll use a metal ball.
Measure the level after the ball has displaced some of the water.
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

40. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container. 30 ml
Insert an object in the water. We’ll use a metal ball.
Measure the level after the ball has displaced some of the water ml
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

41. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
Measure the level of the water in a container. 30 ml
Insert an object in the water. We’ll use a metal ball.
Measure the level after the ball has displaced some of the water ml
Finally, find the difference between the water level before displacement and after displacement.
39 minus 30 = 9 ml
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

42. Using Water Displacement to Calculate Volume
The metal ball has a volume of 9 ml!
70 ml
60 ml
50 ml
40 ml
30 ml
20 ml
10 ml

43. Density
Density refers to “how crowded” something is. The amount of matter within a certain volume.
Density can be measured in grams per milliliter (g/ml).
Solids are the densest phase of matter. Gases are the least dense.

44. Compactness

45. Archimedes and the King’s Crown
Storytelling
Scientific Explanation
Cartoon
The Real Story Behind Archimedes’ Eureka!

46. How to Calculate Density
Regular Shaped Solids – measure mass, then determine the volume by using a the formula LxWxH.
EX: cubes, cylinders, spheres, cones, etc.

47. How to Calculate Density
Irregular Shaped Solids: Find the volume of the object. You can use water displacement for this. Let’s use the metal ball again. It’s volume was 9 ml.

48. How to Calculate Density
Irregular Shapes: Find the volume of the object. You can use water displacement for this. Let’s use the metal ball again. It’s volume was 9 ml.
Now find the mass of the object. You can use a triple bean balance scale for this.

49. How to Calculate Density
Irregular Shapes: Find the volume of the object. You can use water displacement for this. Let’s use the metal ball again. It’s volume was 9 ml.
Now find the mass of the object. You can use a triple bean balance scale for this Mass = 54 g
Divide the mass by the volume!
54 g ÷ 9 ml = 6 g/ml

50. The “DMV” Triangle for Volume, Mass, and Density

51. More About Density . . . Pure water has a density of 1 g/ml.
If any material is denser than the fluid that surrounds it, it will have negative buoyancy. It will sink!
If any material is less dense than the fluid that surrounds it, it will have positive buoyancy. It will float!

52. Which of the following items have a positive buoyancy (float) in water?
Widget 3 g/ml
Gork 9 g/ml
Joob .5 g/ml
Winky 1.4 g/ml
Noople 1.03 g/ml
Hoosh .099 g/ml

53. Which of the following items have a positive buoyancy (float) in water?
Widget 3 g/ml
Gork 9 g/ml
Joob .5 g/ml
Winky 1.4 g/ml
Noople 1.03 g/ml
Hoosh .099 g/ml

54. Which of the following items would float in a fluid that had a density of 1.45 g/ml ?
Widget 3 g/ml
Gork 9 g/ml
Joob .5 g/ml
Winky 1.4 g/ml
Noople 1.03 g/ml
Hoosh .099 g/ml

55. Which of the following items would float in a fluid that had a density of 1.45 g/ml ?
Widget 3 g/ml
Gork 9 g/ml
Joob .5 g/ml
Winky 1.4 g/ml
Noople 1.03 g/ml
Hoosh .099 g/ml

56. Review
Define volume.

57. Review
Define volume.
Identify the liquid that has a volume of 1 g/ml?

58. Review Define volume. Identify the liquid that has a volume of 1 g/ml?
Define density.

59. Review Define volume. Identify the liquid that has a volume of 1 g/ml?
Define density.
Explain water displacement.

60. Review Define volume. Identify the liquid that has a volume of 1 g/ml?
Define density.
Explain water displacement.
Identify the density of a substance that would sink when placed in water.

61. Review Define volume. Identify the liquid that has a volume of 1 g/ml?
Define density.
Explain water displacement.
Identify the density of a substance that would sink when placed in water.
Identify the density of a substance that would float when placed in water.

62. Calculate
1.If the mass of an object is 35 grams and it takes up 7 cm3 of space, what is the density?

63. Enrichment: How does density affect life?

64. Sea Life
The swim bladder in bony fish control their relative density in order to rise or dive in the water….buoyancy.
When air is added to the swim bladder, by diffusion through the blood vessels in the bladder walls, the fish becomes less dense overall.
When air is removed the fish become more dense.
By changing the volume of air in the bladder, the fish’s density can be made equal to that of the surrounding water at a given depth.

65. Boats
If the boat floats then it is less dense than the water. If it sinks, then it's denser than the water. Fresh water would generally be less dense than salt water. Swimming also deals with density. Basically you need enough oxygen in your body to make yourself less dense than the water that way you can float.

66. Swimming
Part of the reason why some people are better swimmers than others has to do with body density. The average person's body density is slightly less than that of water. Muscle has greater density than fat. Therefore, very muscular people tend to be poor at staying afloat. Bone has greater density than fat. Therefore, very skinny people tend to be poor at staying afloat.

67. Hot Air Balloon
A helium filled balloon is an example of the density of gases. The helium trapped in a balloon is less dense than the surrounding air and thus it rises.

68. Breakfast
If you were playing with your food at breakfast (because you have bad manners…of course) you would notice that when you left your cup alone the juices would separate due to density.

69. Identify 7 items in your refrigerator that you must shake before using.
Example: mustard

70. Now what do you think. Which has more mass. A kilogram of feathers…
Now what do you think? Which has more mass? A kilogram of feathers….. or a kilogram of steel?