What happens when you multiply by powers of 10?

This lesson shows patterns when multiplying a whole number by powers of 10 through a hands-on conceptual approach that then leads into the procedure of multiplying numbers by a power of 10 and writing exponents using the base of 10.

This is intended to be an introductory lesson to the powers of ten in an exponent form. The concepts in this lesson will be a precursor to evaluating expressions using exponents and eventually scientific notation.

Resource ID#: 73414 Type: Lesson Plan

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General Information

Subject(s): Mathematics

Grade Level(s): 5, 6

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, LCD Projector

Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s)

Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes

Keywords: exponents, multiplying, base ten, powers of ten, place value

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan

Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Mathematics General

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