How Much Space?
by Hannah McKolay
I use this lesson as a fun activity to visualize unit conversions and the immense scale of the universe. I love this lesson because I find it challenging to teach unit conversions with hands-on applications (other than standard measurement activities, of course!). It also allows us to get outside, which I try to do as much as possible!
Lesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1mCEAev0NXVvNnO9PH_8kfKX44tj5gX2I/edit?u…Subject Area
Earth and Space Science E2: Earth & the Universe Technology 3. Knowledge Constructor 5. Computational Thinker Mathematics Operations and Algebraic Thinking (OA) Measurement and Data (MD) Ratio and Proportion (RP) English Language Arts (ELA) Reading (Informational Text)
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