Can you name two ways of expressing numbers using scientific notation?
Metric system is a way to measure things. Scientific notation is shorthand for writing really big or really small numbers. Both are used in math, science, and engineering.
Metrics and Scientific Notation
Metric System: The metric system is a system of measurement that uses the meter, liter, and gram as base units of length, volume, and mass. Scientific Notation: Scientific notation is a way to express large or small numbers using powers of ten. It makes it easier to do calculations with big or small numbers. Engineering: Engineering is the application of mathematics, science, and the arts to invent, design, build, maintain, research, and improve structures, machines, devices, systems, materials, and processes.
Concepts:
Which is more challenging to understand: metrics or scientific notation?
- Metrics
- Scientific Notation
Draw / write: What is an example of a metric that is used in everyday life?
Draw / write: What is scientific notation and how is it useful?
How do metrics help us measure things in our everyday lives?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of using scientific notation?