Powers & Exponents Discovery Lab & Notes
Middle Math Edugator
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Grade Levels
5th - 8th
Subjects
Resource Type
Formats Included
- PDF
Pages
5 pages
Middle Math Edugator
62 Followers
Description
Included in this are very detailed instructions on introducing the concept of exponents to students. They will complete a discovery lab guided by you and transition to completing a quick note sheet.
- works for both interactive notebooks and regular binders
- contains detailed instructions on conducting the lab successfully with your students including prompts and suggestions for you to use to help them through the lab.
- contains a half sheet for the lab portion and half sheet for the notes portion - leave together if not using in an interactive notebook.
Objectives covered throughout this activity:
- students will understand the meaning of 'base' and 'exponent'
- students will discover patterns of exponents & why any number to the zero power is '1'
- students will learn to use the scientific calculator shortcuts and how to enter numbers that are in exponential form.
Total Pages
5 pages
Answer Key
Included
Teaching Duration
1 hour
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