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Unit 1 TESTS will be the first week in October. Review materials are available HERE already. Start studying!
Video 1: What is Scientific Notation?
Video 2: Scientific Notation on my Calculator
Other Content Videos
Other Content Videos
Open the menu below for other vids by other teachers. These videos are NOT required, but do offer a different perspective on the topic if that helps!
Khan Academy - older video explain why's and how's of scientific notation
Khan Academy - Newer video with more examples
Veritasium - good walk-through of the math behind scientific notation
Powers of Ten - Classic video using scientific notation to provide perspective on scale! How big is big and how small is small, and how scientific notation helps us to understand that!
Written Content
Written Content
Open the menu below for typed content, like in a textbook. Some prefer to learn from reading rather than watching. If that helps you these resources can be useful!
U of Maryland Astronomy - Online practice quiz for scientific notation conversions
Math is Fun - pretty detailed explanation of scientific notation conversions w/ practice
FactMonster - a pretty simple explanation of what scientific notation is and how it works
Khan Academy - a short course in all aspects of sci note with vids, explanations, and practice
class practice for this section that covers conversions as well as calculations with a calculator. Check answers here!
Institute for Energy and Env Research - a very extensive set of practice with a ton of help/explanations built in. Answer key included! OPTIONAL
Lab Activity
Lab Activity
There is NO lab activity for this section.
Mastery Quiz
Mastery Quiz
To prove mastery of this topic you will need to take a quiz on Schoology. Here are the guidelines:
You must show me all the completed work for this section BEFORE you you can start attempts on this quiz.
You can use any notes, practice, or prior quiz attempts to help you complete the quiz.
You can use ANY class resources like a calculator, your periodic table, or any other reference materials
You have UNLIMITED attempts to take this quiz, but after 4 tries you will need to take a paper version with me in class.
You should only need 2-3 tries for each quiz. If it takes more than that you should be reaching out for help!
You CANNOT work with others on the quizzes
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