How Many Smoots Does It Take to Reach the Moon?

In this discovery oriented lesson, students will explore the use of non-standard units of measurement. They will convert linear measurements within the metric system and convert measurements given in astronomical units (AU) into more familiar units, specifically meters and kilometers. The unit conversions will be completed with measurements that are expressed in scientific notation. Students will recall their prior knowledge of how to add and subtract numbers given in scientific notation. They will also use their knowledge of exponent rules to determine an efficient method for multiplying and dividing numbers expressed in scientific notation.
Resource ID#: 156782 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 8
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Interactive Whiteboard, Basic Calculators, Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 50 Minute(s)
Keywords: Scientific Notation, Unit Conversion, Units, Astronomical Unit, Standard Notation to Scientific Notation, Simplifying Exponents (Multiplication and Division), smoot, Smoot
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet
Instructional Design Framework(s): Cooperative Learning
Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn-Mathematics 2016

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