3. Getting Started
In 1000, how many 10s? 100?
In 100 000, how many 10s? 100s? 1000? 10 000?
What relationship can you name between 1 million (1 000
000) and the other numbers?
4. Explore
• How long do you think it would take a calculator to
count by ones to 1 million?
• How many dictionary pages would it take to list 1
million words and definitions?
• How long would a line of 1 million children standing
side by side be?
• Estimate an answer. How did you find the strategy?