Graphing Calculator Activity: Scientific Notation

Here is really nice set of resources on scientific notation. Eighth and ninth graders explore the concept of multiplying and dividing in scientific notation. In this multiplying and dividing numbers in scientific notation instructional...

In this graphing calculator activity, students estimate the square root of imperfect squares. Using the graphing calculator, they find decimal numbers for the square root of a function. Students answer seven short answer questions and...

Explore scientific notation in this mathematics activity. Young mathematicians explore multiple representations of large number in scientific notation through the use of models, visual representation and expanded form. The activity...

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...

In this graphing calculator activity, 8th graders explore the necessary steps to convert numbers from standard notation to scientific notation. Individually, they read four story problems and place their answers in scientific notation....

Use a resource on which you can base your lesson on base 10 and scientific notation. The second installment of a 35-part module presents scholars with a review of scientific notation. After getting comfortable with scientific notation,...

Sal uses a TI-85 graphing calculator to demonstrate how to check his work while he solves a complex word problem where he must use scientific notation to express his answer. This would be a very useful video for an SAT prep or cumulative...

Practice converting a conventional number into scientific notation, and vice-versa. Using an applet, they perform the operations of multiplication and division on numbers expressed in scientific notation.

The use of the TI-83 calculator is the focus of this science/math lesson. It requires using the TI-83 to manipulate large and small numbers through scientific notation in order to solve word problems. Addition, subtraction, division, and...

Learners explore the concept of scientific notation. In this scientific notation instructional activity, mathematicians discuss how multiplying by a power of 10 affects the decimal. They play Powers of 10 Yahtzee. Students roll a die...