In this cryptarithm worksheet, students solve 1 cryptarithm involving adding names together.  Students add the names, Harry, Charm, Ginny, and Ron together to get Magic.  Students determine the numbers that correspond with the...

In this math tricks worksheet, students have 100 pennies on a table, ten are tails. The challenge is to separate them into two groups so that each has the same number of tails. The solution and a table of possible results is given.

In this physics learning exercise, students use the clues at the bottom of the sheet to complete the crossword related to pressure. There are 15 clues to solve in the puzzle.

In this math puzzle worksheet, students will reduce a series of fractions to their lowest terms. Then students will use the code provided to decipher the puzzle.

In this asking questions worksheet, students solve a word problem involving asking the minimum number of questions for directions. Students complete 1 complicated higher order thinking problem.

In this magic square instructional activity, students put the number 1 through 9 into the magic square so that each row, column, and diagonal add up to the same number. Students complete 1 square.

In this dominoes worksheet, students solve a word problem involving different ways to put dominoes together. Students complete 1 complicated higher order thinking problem.

In this connecting dots worksheet, students solve a word problem involving connecting dots using a continuous line. Students complete 1 complicated higher order thinking problem.

Fans of Sherlock Holmes may be surprised to learn that in addition to stories of the famous deductionist, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is also the creator of Professor Challenger. An irascible, unpredictable scientist, Challenger was featured...

The forests of Minnesota provide middle schoolers with an integrated learning opportunity. They examine the three biomes and their histories, conduct experiments, read stories, and draw pictures. A lovely lesson about trees.

Students discuss tangram vocabulary, and act out slide, flip, and turn. They observe tangram puzzles on a web page, and solve their own tangram puzzles.

Students participate in a class discussion about how pentominoes figure into the plot of "Chasing Vermeer." They then solve pentominoe puzzles and play interactive games. Resource links are provided for the activities and puzzles.

Students explore tangram puzzles. In this tangram fraction lesson, students read Grandfather Tang and then practice solving tangram puzzles. Students identify fractions of the pieces of the tangram puzzles and then create a design using...

In this weights and measures learning exercise, learners complete a word search puzzle. They identify words dealing with weights and measurements which are both customary and metric measure. A list of 15 words are included in this...

In this Roman numerals worksheet, students complete a cross-puzzle after figuring out how to write 8 three digit numbers in Roman numerals.

In this Roman numerals worksheet, students write Roman numerals for 3 digit numbers in a crossword puzzle. Students complete 7 problems total.

In this spelling worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle. Students add a suffix from the box to each clue. Students write the spelling words in the puzzle.

In this fractions to decimals worksheet, students write the fraction number sentences as decimal number sentences and solve the addition puzzles. Students complete 17 problems.

In this candy worksheet, students read clues and determine the name of the candy bar it describes.  This one-page worksheet contains 26 problems.  Answers are provided.

In this online math worksheet, learners practice adding and subtracting metric weight values. This excellent resource allows the students to check their answers, and to get "hints" should they run into difficulties. A terrific teaching...

In this online math worksheet, students practice making conversions between a variety of metric weight values. When complete, students submit their answers and get instant feedback regarding their accuracy.

In this online math worksheet, students practice changing fractions into percents. This excellent resource allows the students to check their answers, and to get "hints" should they run into difficulties. A terrific teaching tool!

In this online math learning exercise, students make conversions between days, weeks, hours, minutes and seconds. When complete, students submit their answers and get instant feedback regarding their accuracy.

In this online math worksheet, students practice adding and subtracting aspects of time. This excellent resource allows the students to check their answers, and to get "hints" should they run into difficulties. A terrific teaching tool!