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Estimating Length Using Scientific Notation Lesson PlanEstimating Length Using Scientific Notation Lesson Plan
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Mathematics Assessment Project
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8th
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Duration
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Inquiry-Based Learning
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Estimating Length Using Scientific Notation

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Would you rather have a million dollars or 1 x 10^6 dollars? To find the answer to this question, class members first complete an assessment task converting numbers between decimal notation and scientific notation. They then take part in a card matching activity where they match decimal notation and scientific notation with a real-world object, matching the measurements given to create a poster.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

scientific notation, estimation, estimation length

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Use the resource to introduce scientific notation 

Classroom Considerations

  • Learners need to be able to work in scientific notation with both positive and negative exponents
  • Assumes pupils know how to compare numbers in scientific notation

Pros

  • Resource has suggestions for an optional extension activity
  • Well-drawn diagrams help scholars visualize the concept
  • Resource includes the definition of scientific notation

Cons

  • None

Common Core

8.EE.A.3 8.EE.A.4 MP1 MP2 MP3 MP4 MP5 MP6 MP7 MP8

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