Significant Figures
Free to teach as-is — the teacher guide, student handout, and slides are included.
Free — we'll email you an access link. Google Docs format.
Objective
I can identify the number of significant figures in a given measurement.
Part 1 of 3
Warm-up video
Professor Dave Explains · 3:39Vetted channel
We don't generate video — this one is by Professor Dave Explains on YouTube. The practice questions and exit ticket below were drafted by AI for this objective, and every question is editable in the teacher guide.
Part 2 of 3
Practice
7 questions
How many significant figures are in each of the following measurements? a) 123.45 m b) 0.0023 s c) 405.0 kg d) 1,000 L e) 1000. L
Explain the rules for determining whether zeros are significant figures in a measurement. Give an example of each rule.
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“How many significant figures are in the measurement 0.0450 grams? How many significant figures are in the measurement 12,000 meters? ”
Sample answer included in the free materials
Get the materials
Teacher guide, student handout, and slides — free, in Google Docs format
Teacher Guide
Complete lesson plan with answer keys and alternate activities
Student Handout
Printable worksheet
Slides
Ready to present
We'll ask for your email to send your access link — nothing else.
Teaching a group at a different level?
Where are your students right now? We'll rebuild this lesson to match — including the teacher guide, student handout, and slides, saved to your Google Drive.
Adapt This Lesson
