Scientific Notation Flash Mob

Have you ever heard of a flash mob? I didn't until I watched "Friends with Benefits" starring Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis. Don't judge me Timberlake is my hero! Anyway, ask any teenager that has a heart beat, and they will be able to tell you what a flash mob is. If you need a visual here you go!

 I decided to use that to my advantage in class. The students were having trouble adjusting the exponent when a number was not in proper scientific notation. So I used Beyonce's song "Irreplaceable"  as a back drop to a dance that helped the students remember what to do.

Keep in mind I din't show the video.....that might of got me a visit from the principal. The new lyrics to the song went like this:

To the left, To the left, moving the decimal adds an exponent.

To the right, To the right, moving the decimal subtracts an exponent.

As we are singing were are moving to the left and right and throwing some sweet moves in. 

So once the kids had it down I told them that when they hear my bell to stop what they are doing and bust into this flash mob! It was a blast and we all had a great time! Maybe there will be a video in the future.......after a lot of practice!