#PopEdBigNumbers
Today we're sharing a classic video, '#PowersofTen', that illustrates the scope of big numbers! From the tiniest cells in our bodies to the most expansive galaxies, exploring #PopEdBigNumbers through this visual way is fun and accessible!

Have you seen it yet?

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Powers of Ten™ (1977)
YouTube video by Eames Office
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December 12, 2024 at 4:53 PM
Our latest #PopEdBigNumbers blog helps students and adults alike to understand large numbers.

From estimations with guessing jar games to number lines, check out these helpful ways to expand on the countless possibilities of teaching big numbers!

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Understanding Large Numbers: Simplifying the Concept for All Ages - Population Education
In order to be thoughtful participants in society, people need to be able to comprehend and make decisions based on... Read more »
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December 16, 2024 at 6:25 PM
One week until our free virtual workshop for educators on exploring how to teach #PopEdBigNumbers! Big numbers = big fun, so come multiply the excitement by registering below! 🧮

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December 3, 2024 at 8:05 PM
Check out our free lesson plan, 'Stork and the Grim Reaper,' which takes real life applications of #PopEdBigNumbers with birth and death rates in an interactive activity.

Great for helping students grades 3-8 understand statistics and large numbers visually!

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Video Lesson Plan - Stork and the Grim Reaper
Watch PopEd staff demonstrate this easy, quick lesson on birth and death rate.
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December 17, 2024 at 3:26 PM
Books, videos, and art can also help us visualize large numbers!

Check out our blog on how to make big numbers more relatable with a bit of creativity for students below!

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Visualizing Large Numbers: Making Sense of the Massive - Population Education
It can be difficult to grasp massively large numbers. Human brains are wired to interpret smaller numbers, and struggle to... Read more »
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December 11, 2024 at 4:54 PM
With more than 100 billion stars in the galaxy, you might be wondering how to visualize this number. 🤔

One way is to start with the power of estimation, using a small number then working your way up. Check out some examples below! #PopEdBigNumbers

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How Much Is a Billion? | AMNH
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December 10, 2024 at 8:06 PM
Our educational theme for the rest of this month is teaching about how to understand large numbers!

Today in #PopEdBigNumbers, we're looking at how you can make extremely large numbers resonate with students! Check out these helpful visualization examples below:

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How to Make Extreme Numbers Resonate
Here are three examples of data visualizations that make huge numbers, tiny numbers, and moving numbers easier to grasp.
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December 2, 2024 at 7:29 PM
Water covers 70% of our planet, but if gathered into a sphere, would only be 870 miles (1400km) across-- that's barely big enough to cover Eastern Europe!

#PopEdBigNumbers #visuals #Earth #datamodels

Illustration: Félix Pharand-Deschênes, Concept: Adam Nieman.
January 2, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Our last blog on #PopEdBigNumbers uses data from the 2024 Presidential #Election to break down different teaching strategies, offering a new perspective on how to digest these statistics!

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Breaking Down Big Numbers in the 2024 Election - Population Education
At Population Education, we’re always looking for real-life examples that help students digest complex topics. And teaching big numbers is... Read more »
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January 2, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Heading out for the holidays? Looking for a fun way to keep young minds entertained? Discover this engaging game on Google Play and the App Store, designed to help kids ages 6-9 learn and explore big numbers while having a blast!

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DragonBox Big Numbers App - Long Addition & Subtraction
Learn big numbers, long addition and long subtraction like never before with DragonBox. Kids perform 1000's of operations while having fun in over 20h of play!
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December 23, 2024 at 2:13 PM
Here's a #PopEdBigNumbers riddle for your Friday-- will you choose to accept the deal?

Check out more riddles and ways to conceptualize big numbers with our '100 days of school' celebration resources! ⬇️⬇️

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December 6, 2024 at 2:29 PM