Volume vs Capacity for Kids: Tips for Explaining

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This discussion focuses on explaining the differences between volume and capacity to a 4.5-year-old child. Volume refers to the amount of space an object occupies, while capacity is the maximum amount a container can hold. The conversation highlights the challenge of conveying these concepts to young children, emphasizing the need for concrete examples and relatable explanations. It also notes that while volume has a standard mathematical definition, capacity can vary based on context.

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I want to explain to a little child (4.5 years) what the differences between
volume vs. capacity.
Can you give me some tips?
 
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highmath said:
I want to explain to a little child (4.5 years) what the differences between
volume vs. capacity.
Can you give me some tips?

Leave it for you to provide some concrete examples/explanation ...

difference between volume & capacity

... not an expert, but don't you think 4.5 yrs is a bit young for this?
 
"Volume" has a pretty standard mathematical definition, "capacity" not so much. The "volume" of, say, a battery might be very different from its "capacity".
 

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