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12 Minutes
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Description
Visit Formica, the Kingdom of Ants, known for its sunny beaches and its population of 80 billion ants. But before you get in, you must pass through immigration control and prove you can express and compare numbers in scientific notation.
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Instructions
Play through this interactive game to learn about Use Powers Of Ten To Estimate. Suitable for Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8.
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Discussion Questions
Before the Game
What is scientific notation? What are the two "rules" of scientific notation? Why do we use scientific notation? In this game, you will have to divide numbers in scientific notation, that means both numbers will have a base of 10, what are the rules about dividing exponents with the same base?
After the Game
When comparing numbers in scientific notation, which power is the greater number? How do you compare two numbers in scientific notation when they have the same power? What does it mean to have a negative exponent in scientific notation? In this game, you have to convert numbers into scientific notation, can you give a few examples of when they used scientific notation and why? What are the steps of dividing numbers in scientific notation?