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Ever wonder if you could carry a million dollars? A video tutorial uses money to demonstrate estimation calculations. Using known values, the narrator builds an approximation for the weight of a million dollars.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
- Ask for predictions of the weight of a million dollars prior to showing the video
- As a conclusion, ask learners to make their own estimation of something relevant to them
Classroom Considerations
- Assumes an understanding of two- and three-dimensional measurement calculations
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Uses images to increase engagement
- Explains the connection and importance of estimation to physics
Cons
- None