A short video introduces the triangle that illustrates how to find any value given the other two in the density formula. Class members use the triangle to work several problems to find the mass, volume, or density of an object.

Concepts

density, volume, mass, units of measurement, solving equations

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Work with the science teacher to determine how they use density in science
• Go through the manipulations of the equations to solve for each of the different variables

Classroom Considerations

• Individuals should be comfortable working with units

Pros

• Shows the three different equations derived from the density formula
• Includes application problems

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 HSN-Q.A.1 HSA-CED.A.4 HSG-MG.A.2 MP6 MP7