Teacher Bulletin | Volume 9

Appropriate for grades 7, 8, 9, 10

Math for Science

This unit lays the foundation for solving mathematical problems that occur in science courses. The goals are that students will learn how to:

Maneuver with the metric system.
Solve for any component of a formula/equation.
Set up basic linear equations to convert units.
Negotiate from one temperature scale to another.
Identify the correct number of significant digits.
Use and understand numbers in either decimal or scientific notation formats.

This unit is intended for junior high or high school students taking any science course. The unit can be used as an introduction to any of the laboratory sciences like chemistry, biology, physical science, or physics because it deals with significant digits, scientific notation, density, metric system, and unit conversions. This material, because it is math focused, can also be used for students taking pre-algebra, algebra, or geometry. It covers math topics such as: scientific notation, unit conversions/dimensional analysis, metric conversions, and manipulation of formulas/equations.

Each lesson folder contains: