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Jennifer Husak

History of Number Systems

Grades: 5th Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade
Subjects: Health, Character Building, Science
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Student Instructions

Today we are learning about our number system and the history of number systems in our world. On the first page, rewatch the video from class today, "A Brief History of Numerical Systems" and then answer the questions on the next two slides. Watch the video as much as you need. Please write your answers in complete sentences.

Teacher Notes (not visible to students)

#1: Hindu Arabic Numeral System (You could also accept Base 10) #2: Because we have 10 fingers. (Bonus: Because we have 10 fingers and 10 toes which equals 20) #3: Base 60, 12, 8, 16, 2

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