Big Estimates

  • Ages 12–15
  • 15 minutes
  • Screen-free
  • Also on phone or tablet

Builds: Breaking huge problems into small steps

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Big Estimates

Ages 12–15 · 15 minutes · You’ll need: Paper, a calculator

How many footsteps to the Moon? Break giant questions into small guesses you can reason about. Scientists call these Fermi questions.

How it works

How many footsteps to the Moon? Split a giant question into smaller guesses you can reason about.

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Members play all 63 games and 23 quizzes, with a weekly plan built around their family. The full card has the steps, what to say, easier and harder versions, and a version to play on a phone or tablet.

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