Well, well. Lookie who stopped by my classroom to explain how to convert the speed of light from miles/second to miles/year - or, light-years.
Michael, an 8th grader, utilized the mathematics comparison weapon of fence posts, to explain how to convert that number. Michael used my smart board to construct the fence post and then painstakingly explained each step of the process. The only problem was that 8th graders were enroute to lunch at that time, and my cherubs were more concerned about watching them, than Michael.
Never to be dissuaded, Michael announced, "I'll be back, tomorrow."
Light travels about 186,400 miles per second. How far will it travel in a year?
Have a great night, folks.
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