Instructional Video2:49
Curated Video

The Richter Scale

6th - 12th
Why the magnitude of earthquakes, measured on the Richter scale, increases so quickly – because the scale is logarithmic. Maths - Number A Twig Curriculum Film. Delivering key learning points. Get straight to the facts in just three...
Instructional Video8:05
Khan Academy

Vi and Sal Talk About the Mysteries of Benford's Law, Logarithms, Algebra II

10th - 12th
Challenge your students to explain why this interesting mathematical law works! Sal, accompanied by Vi Hart, demonstrates BenfordÕs Law. They challenge the listeners to see if they can intuitively explain why this law fairly accurately...
Instructional Video8:05
Khan Academy

Vi and Sal Talk About the Mysteries of Benford's Law, Logarithms, Algebra II

10th - 12th
Challenge your students to explain why this interesting mathematical law works! Sal, accompanied by Vi Hart, demonstrates BenfordÕs Law. They challenge the listeners to see if they can give an intuitive reason why this law fairly...
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Algebra: Richter Scale

9th - 10th Standards
Discusses the Richter scale as a logarithmic scale and explains how to interpret the magnitudes of four different earthquakes. [11:19]