Support your young scientists' knowledge of logarithms with a quick video lesson. The instruction first presents the relationship between a base-10 logarithm and an exponential equation. It then demonstrates how to use a calculator to solve the exponential equation by evaluating the logarithm.

Concepts

logarithmic equations, exponential equations, logarithmic scale, logarithms

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Incorporate when studying pH and making calculations using a calculator

Classroom Considerations

• Expects pupils have experience with exponential equations
• Provide graphing or scientific calculators to individuals while completing the lesson

• This content requires Adobe Flash to view

Pros

• Instruction is easy to follow
• Provides several examples to clarify the concept

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.7 RST.11-12.7