Provide a metaview, lifting students into a wider view of the concept. Use another medium (not reading or writing) to connect students' personal knowing to the concept (i.e. visual arts, music, movement, metaphor, etc.) Involve learners in reflective production that blends the emotional and the cognitive.
View "Powers of Ten" Video.
Objective: To improve the students perception of large and small numbers.
Activity: View "Powers of Ten" video which illustrates the concepts of micro and macro sizes. There is also a book with that same title.
