Writing and Comparing Numbers in Scientific Notation-Grade Eight

Explore scientific notation in this mathematics lesson. Young mathematicians explore multiple representations of large number in scientific notation through the use of models, visual representation and expanded form. The lesson provided for flexible grouping options and addresses various learning styles. They work in groups and discuss the following questions: Why do we use scientific notation?, Who uses scientific notation? What does a nonzero number raised to the zero power equal? Why? and What is meant by the power of 10?