Really BIG numbers

Science

• To read and understand really BIG numbers.
• To create a visual representation of BIG numbers.
• To understand and use exponents for ‘10 to the power of…’
• To measure accurately using scales.

Enquiry question
How big is a BILLION?

Outcomes
Children will:

• Understand place value in numbers up to and beyond a billion.
• Use everyday items to visually represents BIG numbers.
• Begin to understand the use of ‘exponents’ to represent BIG numbers.
• Measure carefully using measuring scales.