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River of Venom
Read an exciting science mystery about killer bees online, evaluate a list of clues, and try to answer the questions correctly. The story responds to the reader's choices and presents research material for the next step. Though the...
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Who am I? - Egyptian Contributions
Each of the three questions on this worksheet include a clue to the answer. Seventh graders will read a each clue, tell what or who the clue was referring to, and then provide evidence from their readings. This is a great way to build...
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Warm-up #7b -- Hair Raising!
In this reasoning instructional activity, learners use deductive reasoning to determine which people purchased a haircare item. They complete and record 7 steps to find the answer.
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The Treasure Hunt
In this treasure hunt worksheet, learners determine a combination of events that satisfies given conditions. This one-page worksheet contains 1 logic problem. The answer is provideed at the bottom of the page.
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Problem-Solving Methods in Biology
In this problem-solving activity, learners will read a biologist's observations about elephant communication. Students will write down what the biologist observed, what facts she knew about elephants, and her hypothesis. Learners will...
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Deductiva Deductions (Deductive Reasoning)
Third graders apply deductive reasoning and make predictions. In this language arts instructional activity, 3rd graders discuss questions and use deductive reasoning to make a prediction. Students look for patterns and prior knowledge to...
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Tricky Track Problem
In this problem solving instructional activity, students find the results of a track meet. Students are given clues in the problem, and challenged to determine the winner of the high jump.
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Answer the Questions Based on the Venn Diagram: Deductive Reasoning
In this deductive reasoning worksheet, students answer 5 questions about a Venn diagram. Students use deductive reasoning to answer each question.
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Mr. P's Life Problem
In this life problem worksheet, students read given facts. Afterward, they use logic and deductive reasoning to determine answers to given questions. This one-page worksheet contains 11 problems. Answers are provided at the bottom of the...
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The Harry Potter Problem
In this Harry Potter worksheet, students read a portion of an inscription from the book. Students use logic to determine the contents of the seven bottles described in the paragraph. This one-page worksheet contains 1 logic...
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Brothers and Sisters
In this deductive reasoning worksheet, students use 7 clues to determine the ages and relationships of 8 people. The page opens to the answer sheet.
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Handley 75th Anniversary Football Problem
In this football instructional activity, students read clues and use logic to determine the names of football players. This one-page instructional activity contains 16 problems. Answers are provided.
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Aging Problem
In this aging problem, students read a word problem, write an equation, and determine the current age of specified persons. This one-page worksheet contains 1 multi-step problem. The answer is provided at the bottom of the page.
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The Five Houses
In this deductive reasoning learning exercise, students use clues to tell the nationality, beverage, snack, house color and pet of five people.
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The Face Card Problem
In this deductive reasoning worksheet, learners arrange cards to they fit the clues given in the puzzle.
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Deductive Reasoning
Tenth graders investigate deductive reasoning. In this geometry lesson, 10th graders compare and contrast inductive ns deductive reasoning. Students use deductive reasoning to investigate algebraic proof and explore deductive...
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Geometry, Measurement & Reasoning
Students construct two-column proofs. In this geometry instructional activity, students use deductive reasoning and geometric properties to justify given geometric statements. Students compare and contrast proofs.
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Scientific Methods in Biology
In this scientific methods instructional activity, students will review the steps necessary in testing a hypothesis including the types of reasoning and variables involved. This instructional activity has 6 terms in a crossword puzzle...
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Deductive Reasoning
In this deductive reasoning activity, 10th graders solve 6 various problems applying deductive reasoning to each. First, they determine if a valid conclusion can be reached from the 2 true statements using the Law of Detachment or the...
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Deductive Reasoning
In this deductive reasoning learning exercise, students solve ten different problems by applying deductive reasoning to each one. First, they determine if a valid conclusion can be reached from each of the 2 true statements given using...
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With Detective Fiction in the Urban Classroom
Students listen to a verbal explanation of the function of deductive reasoning and problem solving. They read one of Donald Sobol's 'Two-Minute Mysteries' and complete a worksheet requiring them to write out the information which is...
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Up, Up and Away with the Scientific Method
Learners utilize the scientific method to design a way for a balloon to be suspended between the floor and the ceiling.
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Idioms
Young scholars explore the use of common idioms and deduce the correct meanings of idioms.
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Archaeological "Dig"
Students examine a mummy covered in volcanic ash and deduce facts about the mummy. They deduce how archaeologists are able to learn so much from the remains of those from earlier civilizations.