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This Fermi Weight assessment also includes:
Wait, there is an estimate for how much that weighs. The resource contains three questions about weight. Using dimensional analysis and benchmarks, pupils determine a reasonable weight for trash, food, and a grain of salt.
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Instructional Ideas
- Bring in examples of a day's worth of trash, a grain of salt, and the amount of food eaten by a person in a day
Classroom Considerations
- The class should be familiar with Fermi type problems
- Expects individuals are comfortable with dimensional analysis
Pros
- Denotes the mathematical big ideas incorporated in the task
- Contains an example of how to approach the problems
Cons
- Answer key only includes one solution