Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 8.ee Orders of Magnitude
This problem discusses what is meant by an order-of-magnitude estimate and then asks students to make order-of-magnitude estimates for four different scenarios. Aligns with 8.EE.A.3.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Order of Magnitude
This slide show presentation introduces the concept of order-of-magnitude, and how it is used to estimate large values in physics.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Order of Magnitude
A short introduction to the concept of order-of-magnitude, with an explanation of how it is used to make estimations in physics.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: A Clever Way to Estimate Enormous Numbers
Discover how powers of 10 can be used to estimate large numbers by watching this animated video. [4:15]
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: On Track Unit Conversion
Students use three tracks marked on the floor, one in yards, one in feet and one in inches. As they start and stop a robot specific distances on a "runway," they can easily determine the equivalent measurements in other units by looking...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Lifter (Ehd Thrusters)
Students teams each assemble a wing component of a lifter with the goal to test the lifter wing and measure the force exerted when high voltage is applied to it. After an introduction to torque and its use to measure force, students...