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Solar System

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Aspiring astronomers solve problems involving mixed units of the same attribute, including time, money, length, and area. They convert large numbers into scientific notation, then compute and compare ratios to explain why drawing completely accurate scale drawings of the solar system is not feasible. An interdisciplinary approach to teaching math!

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CCSS: Adaptable

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Grade
6th - 9th
Subjects
Math
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For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
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