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Powers of Ten

Goals:

To show patterns amongst the powers of ten and to promote discussion about them

Year level: 

Grade 5 to Year 10

Group size:

Whole class

Equipment: 

Print out of Powers of Ten chart

"Powers of Ten" internet movie is highly recommended

Time:

10-15 minutes

Activity Instructions: 

Make an overhead transparency or copies of the Powers of Ten chart. Discuss features.

If possible, show the film/internet movie "Powers of Ten".



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