Did you know in the UK a quart is smaller than in America? This explains why a standard unit of measure is necessary for volume. Young scientists learn the similarities and differences between five different units used to measure volume....

Measure the temperature of your math class with a temperature-based lesson on adding and subtracting rational numbers. The thermometer serves as a vertical number line for learners as they work together to solve a temperature change...

How many people do you need in a room before two likely share the same birthday? Scholars consider this puzzle by analyzing a set of data. They ponder how to divide the data and determine the proper size of a group for this event to...

Using a word bank, mathematicians fill out a crossword puzzle using 9 clues. Each clue describes a shape, using details such as the number of sides, angle degrees, and the shape category. For example: "A quadrilateral with four equal...

In this deductive reasoning instructional activity, students use clues to tell the nationality, beverage, snack, house color and pet of five people.

In this deductive reasoning activity, students use 7 clues to determine the ages and relationships of 8 people. The page opens to the answer sheet.

In this addition square puzzle, learners write numbers in spaces to create a true numerical expression. This one-page worksheet contains 6 problems. The worksheet and answers may be printed.

In this space radiation worksheet, students solve 22 algebraic expressions for "x". They use their answers which correlate with a word in a word bank. They use these words to fill in the blanks of sentences about the effects of space...

Young scholars explore the origin of tangram. In this algebra lesson plan, students form different shapes and figures using tangram. They solve for the area of different shapes without using any geometric formulas, but the idea of...

When a random sample isn't enough, your math class can compare the data from a physical simulation to decide if the probability is still likely. The lesson plan is part of a probability series that focuses on one question and different...

Use this online math worksheet to have lerarners practice finding the mode in five different sets of data This excellent resource allows the students to check their answers, and to get "hints" should they run into difficulties. A...

In this puzzle learning exercise, students determine the digit represented by nine letters to make the addition correct. Two possible solutions are provided at the bottom of the page.

In this math puzzle worksheet, students draw one continuous loop through the dots on a grid. Some areas contain a number indicating how many lines may pass by that cell.

In this Sudoku worksheet, students solve a puzzle by filling in the numbers 1-9 so that each number appears only once in each row going across and down and in each block of 9 squares. The numbers 1-9 also appear once in each color.

For this geometry worksheet, learners complete a puzzle with questions dealing with right angles. They must come up with the represented words given certain clues.

In this trigonometry worksheet, students solve for the degree or the ratio in 48 questions using the 6 basic trigonometric functions. 

In this problem solving puzzle, students identify the pattern to find the letter that should be placed in the box with the ?.  The solution is provided.

Students investigate a numerical pattern and look for evidence of mathematical patterns in nature. They solve puzzles and work with a partner to predict sequential numbers in a series.

Challenge your class with this fun and engaging engineering design project. The goal, to create a brand new cereal complete with a list of ingredients, a name and logo, and a box to hold it in. Starting with a survey to determine the...

Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code is filled with secrets. Help readers find the clues, solve the riddles and puzzles, and unwrap the mysteries with a six-page guide that includes before, during, and after reading discussion questions and...

In this middle school mathematics/Algebra I worksheet, students use logic to solve a puzzle in which they recover the outlines of the dominos which have been removed. Answers are provided. 

For this Pascal worksheet, students begin at the center of a rhombus to identify the number of ways the word "Pascal" may be found.  This one-page worksheet contains 1 puzzle.  The answer is provided at the bottom of the page.

For this tour of the world puzzle, students read a map and determine a travel itinerary based upon given criteria. They are required to visit 23 cities.  This one-page worksheet contains one puzzle.  The answer is provided...

In this cards puzzle, learners arrange cards in a four by four grid so that similar cards are not in the same row, diagonal, or column.  Two known possible solutions exist.