Objective:

This activity can be used as a part of a mini-lesson to introduce students to the power of ten. This activity includes both whole number exponents and the powers of ten.

Standard:

5.NBT.A.2
Explain patterns in the number of zeros of the product when multiplying a number by powers of 10, and explain patterns in the placement of the decimal point when a decimal is multiplied or divided by a power of 10. Use whole-number exponents to denote powers of 10.