- Created by: by Alan Bass and Terrie Teegarden, San Diego Mesa College
- Type of activity: lecture, small group problem solving (paper and pencil)
- Course level: Beginning Algebra
- Topic: Scientific Notation
- Materials: Calclulator
- Time required: 20-30 minutes
- Description: Students will calculate relationships in the solar system using scientific notation. This requires that students understand how to multiply and divide exponential expressions
- Implementation notes (follow up/discussion questions, pedagogical recommendations, etc.):
- Select other planets and calculate their relationship with the earth.
- Investigate the distance from earth to a variety of constellations.
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