Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: What Is Physics?: Key Terms
This is a glossary of key terms and definitions used in Chapter 1: What is Physics? from the online TEA Physics text.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 8.ee Ant and Elephant
In this problem comparing the mass of an ant to that of an elephant, 8th graders are contrasting a very small quantity with a very large quantity. They need to convert between grams and metric tons so as to work with the same units, and...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 8.ee Ants Versus Humans
This task requires students to work with large and small values expressed in scientific notation and in decimal notation, as well as to convert units of mass. Aligns with 8.EE.A.4 and 8.EE.A.1.
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Chiral Publishing
Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Scientific Notation [Pdf]
Learn step by step instructions on how to express numbers in scientific notation. Discover the rules to scientific notation and view several examples of numbers being expressed in scientific notation.
Libre Text
Libre Texts: Physics: Conservation of Mass and Energy
A collective which looks at mass and energy. Identify the forms of measurement and how to convert them as well as scientific notation. Practice application with homework problems.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Scientific Notation
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Recognize the equivalence of decimal numbers in standard form, product form and scientific notation using very small and very large numbers
Integrated Publishing
Integrated Publishing: Fractional Exponents
An overview of fractional (i.e., rational) exponents, including an example and practice problems with solutions.
Common Core Sheets
Common Core Sheets: Expressions & Equations 8.ee.4 Worksheets
Print or create worksheets to assess students' understanding of scientific notation.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Let's Get Scientific With Numbers!
Using calculators, students will write and interpret large and small numbers using scientific and calculator notation. This exploration will also help students to develop an understanding of the ways exponents are used in writing and...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Miss Integer Finds Her Properties in Order.
A lesson on: Order of Operations, Integers, Numerical Sentences, and Absolute Value.This lesson plan was created as a result of the Girls Engaged in Math and Science, GEMS Project funded by the Malone Family Foundation.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Quiz: Scale
Test your knowledge with this quick quiz on the scale of the Universe. Hints are given when needed!
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Activity: Powers of 10
Together with the video, Powers of Ten, this activity provides a quick lesson on using scientific notation as a tool to simplify some of the massive and minuscule numbers you'll encounter when looking at things on the extreme ends of a...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Activity: Notations and Measures
This chart is a guide to scientific notation, calendar notation, and other common measures.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Adding & Subtracting in Scientific Notation
Given two numbers in scientific notation, practice adding and subtracting them.
Quia
Ixl Learning: Scientific Notation
Brush up on your math skills relating to scientific notation then try some practice problems to test your understanding.
PBS
Pbs: Scientific Notation
This animated Math Shorts video from UEN explains the term scientific notation and provides several examples in converting extreme numbers to and from scientific notation. It also demonstrates how to multiply numbers using scientific...
PBS
Pbs: Comparing Powers of 10
Use powers of 10 to investigate scientific notation. This interactive exercise focuses on using what you know about rate of change and lines to make a prediction about whether two lines will intersect and then requires completing the...
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Eureka Math Parent Guide: Integer Exponents and Scientific Notation
A guide to support parents as they work with their students in integer exponents and scientific notation.
Other
Nearpod: Scientific Notation
In this lesson, 8th graders will learn how to perform operations in scientific notation.
Florida State University
Florida State University: Molecular Expressions: Secret Worlds: The Universe Within
Animation going from the Milky Way all the way down to inside an atom by powers of ten. This animation helps illustrate and quantify the powers of ten.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: Significant Digits
This site defines and describes significant digits along with examples. Includes references, citations, and links to further information.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: Scientific Notation
This MathWorld site gives a precise definition of scientific notation; included is how to determine the order of magnitude of a number with respect to scientific notation. An understanding of logarithms is useful in utilizing this site.
University of Maryland
University of Maryland: Scientific Notation Tutorial
Examples that explore scientific notation operations and conversions.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Mn Step: String Scientific Notation/metric System Demonstration
An activity where pupils must order cards labeled with scientific notation on a number line. The purpose is to ensure that they comprehend how raising the power of ten even by one has a very big effect on the value.