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Decimal Place Value and Powers of 10 Guided Notes w Doodles | 5th Grade Unit
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Overview
Ever wondered how to teach decimal place value and powers of 10 in an engaging way to your 5th-grade students?
In this unit plan, students will first learn about reading, writing, comparing, and rounding decimal numbers using a decimal place value chart. Later on, they will build on this knowledge by identifying patterns in decimal point placement and multiplying and dividing decimal numbers by powers of 10.
Each lesson helps students master decimal place value and powers of 10 through artistic, interactive guided notes, check for understanding, and culminates with a real-life example that explores how these concepts are applied in everyday scenarios.
It's an exciting way to teach decimal place value and powers of 10 while comprehensively meeting standards.
- Standards: CCSS 5.NBT.A.4, CCSS 5.NBT.A.3.a, CCSS 5.NBT.A.1, CCSS 5.NBT.A.3.b, CCSS 5.NBT.A.2, CCSS 5.NBT.A.3
- Grade: 5th Grade
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Decimal Place Value and Powers of 10 Guided Notes w Doodles | 5th Grade Unit
$5.99 · Extensions sold separately
Learning Objectives
After this unit, students will be able to:
Read, write, compare, and round decimal numbers to different place values using a decimal place value chart.
Identify patterns in the placement of the decimal point when multiplying and dividing decimal numbers by powers of 10.
Multiply and divide decimal numbers by powers of 10.
Apply the understanding of decimal place value and powers of 10 in real-world problem-solving scenarios.
Prerequisites
Before this unit, students should be familiar with:
Understanding of place value for whole numbers
Basic operations with whole numbers
Knowledge of basic multiplication and division facts
Understanding of the concept of powers of 10
Materials
Pencils
Colored pencils or markers
Decimal Place Value and Powers of 10 Guided Notes Unit Bundle
Key Vocabulary
Decimal
Place Value
Compare
Round
Powers of 10
Multiply
Divide
Decimal Point
Lesson Map
Decimal Place Value Chart
Students will learn to read, write, compare, and round decimal numbers to different place values using a decimal place value chart.
- CCSS 5.NBT.A.4
- CCSS 5.NBT.A.3.a
- CCSS 5.NBT.A.1
- CCSS 5.NBT.A.3.b
- CCSS 5.NBT.A.3
Multiplying & Dividing by Powers of 10
Students identify patterns in the placement of the decimal point and learn how to multiply and divide decimal numbers by powers of 10.
- CCSS 5.NBT.A.1
- CCSS 5.NBT.A.2
Extensions
For additional daily spiral review, try my line of Icebreaker Warm-Ups. They contain two 5-10 minute questions to help students practice along with "getting to know you" questions and drawing activities for fast finishers.
For additional self-checking digital practice, try my Pixel Art activities in Google Sheets. Every answer is automatically checked, and correct answers unlock parts of a mystery picture. It's incredibly fun and a powerful tool for differentiation.
Place Value & Decimals Pixel Art Unit BUNDLE | 5th Grade CCSS
$13.99
Students practice the place value system and decimals, including multiplying and dividing by powers of 10, converting between standard and expanded form, comparing decimals to the thousandths place, and rounding decimals to any place value with this 5th Grade CCSS Place Value & Decimals Pixel Art Unit Bundle. Contains 5 products with 11 pixel art activities total for a full 5th grade Common Core place value and decimals unit.
Decimal Place Value Powers of 10s 5th Grade Math Warm Ups CCSS TEKS Bell Ringers
$3.00
Supercharge your 5th graders' math skills with these engaging warm-ups on decimal place value and powers of 10s! These printable PDFs provide daily practice for reading and writing decimals, rounding, and comparing values, all aligned with CCSS 5.NBT.A.1 and 5.NBT.A.4 standards. Each activity includes fun icebreakers and creative challenges that not only sharpen math skills but also boost social-emotional learning. Perfect for bell work, these tasks will keep your students focused and excited about learning!
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Whole Number & Decimal Operations
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