The Numbers Game

Describes a simple activity that explores and reveals the principles of significant figures and scientific notation using a 500 gram bag of unpopped popcorn. Students must devise a method for determining the number of kernels in the bag. (DDR)

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Published in:The Science teacher (National Science Teachers Association) 1997, Vol.64 (5), p.16
Main Author: Lustick, David
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Action Research
Concept Formation
Educational Games
Educational Strategies
Hands on Science
Interdisciplinary Approach
Mathematics Activities
Measurement
Prediction
Science Activities
Science Instruction
Scientific Notation
Secondary Education
Significant Figures
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Summary:Describes a simple activity that explores and reveals the principles of significant figures and scientific notation using a 500 gram bag of unpopped popcorn. Students must devise a method for determining the number of kernels in the bag. (DDR)
ISSN:0036-8555