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In this significant digits worksheet, students are given the rules for determining the number of significant digits in calculations and measurements and they solve 5 problems.

Students investigate the importance of significant figures through measuring and estimating. In this estimation and significant figures lesson plan, students measure pieces of paper and round their figures to the nearest marking on the...

In this significant figures worksheet, students add and subtract decimal numbers using the correct number of significant figures in the answers. This worksheet has 18 problems to solve.

Review questions like these can be used in your biology, chemistry, physics, or earth science classes! They assess scientists' understanding of laboratory measurement tools including graduated cylinders, thermometers, and balances. They...

In this scientific notation practice worksheet, students convert numbers from standard notation to scientific notation, from scientific notation to standard notation, they add, subtract, multiply and divide and determine significant...

In this uncertainty worksheet, students solve 8 problems of addition and subtraction using the rules for uncertainty notation. They do the same for 7 problems for multiplication and division. Students add, subtract, multiply and divide...

Pupils learn everything from how to take scientific measurements, to accuracy/precision, to density and a plethora of topics from a presentation on the metric system.

Students are introduced to significant figures and how to add, subtract, multiply and divide them. In a group, they practice plotting data points from a table to a graph and labeling all axes. They calculate the slope and y-intercept and...

Fourth graders calculate density, compare densities of solids and liquids, measure liquids using a balance, and investigate the significance of density. They conduct an experiment to determine an order of densities, and complete a...

Students create a project using a provided "Evolution of Biotechnology Timeline". Students may pick from many different ideas in order to find a project that interests them. They examine how the use of biotechnology has increased with...

In this radon gas worksheet, students read about the harmful effects of radon exposure over time. They use a map that shows radon gas zones to answer 3 questions about exposure to the gas and the amount of radiation that humans get from...

Learners investigate the concept of groundwater that includes aquifers, groundwater flow, and the water table. They participate in activities using a flow demonstration model. Its use engages all types of learners because of its hands on...

A guided lesson explaining how to add and subtract numbers expressing the answer with the appropriate number of significant digits.

This lesson will demonstrate how to add/subtract measurements and report the result to the correct number of significant digits. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Adding and Subtracting Using Significant Figures."