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Scientific Notation: Light Years to Centaurus Constellation InteractiveScientific Notation: Light Years to Centaurus Constellation Interactive
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CK-12 Foundation
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Grade
8th - 12th
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Math
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Duration
45 mins
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Scientific Notation: Light Years to Centaurus Constellation

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This Scientific Notation: Light Years to Centaurus Constellation interactive also includes:
  • Scientific Notation: An Application
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Connect scientific notation to a real-life situation. Measuring distances in our solar system require large numbers. As pupils make conversions using these large numbers, they begin to see the necessity of scientific notation. They further their study as they consider the guiding questions.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

scientific notation, notation, math modeling

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Use the final challenge question as an exit card

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires free CK-12 accounts to use lesson materials
  • Expects a solid understanding of scientific notation

Pros

  • Includes challenge questions to check for understanding
  • Provides a link to an explanation of the algebraic concepts

Cons

  • None

Common Core

8.EE.A.4

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