CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Calculating Derived Quantities
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Definition of derived quantity and calculation and units of derived quantities (area, volume, density).
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Calculating Derived Quantities
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Definition of derived quantity and calculation and units of derived quantities (area, volume, density).
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Plix: Density
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this interactive you will move the red dot to help John match the density of the blue box to another box. You will need a sign-in to access this media, but it will be well worth your time!
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Buoyancy
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Definition of buoyant force and how weight and density relate to buoyant force and the ability to float.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Density
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Definition of density and how to calculate density.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Definition of Density
An introduction to the definition and formula of density, complete with real world examples of objects with different densities.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Percent Difference Calculations Ii
This guided example demonstrates how to find the density of a substance, and then compare the calculation to the density listed in reference sources.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Matter: I Love Density
Directions for a lab that compares the density of a marble, wood, water and two different types of candy bars.
Other
German Embassy: Land and People
Part of the Germany Online site; provides numerous facts and figures on the population of Germany, including population density.
NASA
Nasa Star Child: Saturn, the Ringed Planet (Level 2)
An introductory site with information about planet Saturn, with a good glossary, a brief quiz, and links for more information. Printable version also available.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: G Mg How Many Cells Are in the Human Body?
About how many cells are in the human body? The purpose of this task is for students to apply the concepts of mass, volume, and density in a real-world context. Aligns with G-MG.A.2.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Measuring and Comparing Matter
In this activity, students will measure a variety of different materials from the classroom to determine how much matter is found in these materials then determine the mass of these materials using the same volume for each. The data will...
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Mars Habitat
In this lesson plan, learners are asked to examine a model for a space station on Mars that will house six researchers studying the possibility of establishing a colony. Given the dimensions of the station and the minimum amount of space...
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Stuff to Do: Density of Salty Water
An experiment to test what happens when ocean water hits a freshwater estuary. Each step is demonstrated with photographs and the difference between salinity and density is explained.
Physics Aviary
Physics Aviary: Practice Problems: Density of Rock Determination
Students must determine the density of a rock based on the change in tension in the supporting string when the rock is lowered into a fluid.
Physics Aviary
Physics Aviary: Practice Problems: Determining Density of Fluid
Students must determine the density of a fluid based on the fluid levels in a u-tube.
CPALMS
Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Classifying & Comparing Physical Properties
Explore and compare physical properties of substances.
TOPS Learning Systems
Tops Learning Systems: Top Science: Slow Drips [Pdf]
Investigate density by floating an ice cube on the surface of cooking oil and observe what happens as it melts.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Saturn
Enchanted Learning profiles the planet Saturn with information about size, mass, atmosphere, length of day, and so on. There are also interactive activities and learning exercises.
University of California
University of California: Seawater Density & Salinity [Pdf]
Describes the properties of seawater and the variations depending on its location, e.g., near a shoreline, in an estuary, or as sea ice. Discusses the instruments scientists use to measure the density of water and explains other...
Science Struck
Science Struck: Density of Water at Room Temperature
Discusses how to calculate the density of water and how density varies depending on the temperature and the salinity. Presents a chart showing the difference in the density of non-saline water for temperatures between 0 and 100 degrees...
Science Struck
Science Struck: Density of Water
Explains what density is, how it is calculated, and how the density of water fluctuates depending on various conditions.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Density Triangle and Examples
The density triangle is a memory tool to help students remember the formula for density, D = M / V, and its variations.