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It’s a Big, Big World
Learners examine the role of the explorers. In this explorers and conquistadors, students create word puzzles (Wordles) regarding the time period in history. Learners conduct research regarding a particular explorer and create foldables...
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Word Roots 2: CERN, JUR, LEG Intermediate Word Search
Reinforce mastery of the given vocabulary words and word roots with this word search. Pupils find twelve words in the puzzle. Although this activity is online, you will need to print out a copy for your class to complete the word search....
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Mystery Math
Here is an interesting "trick" your young mathematicians can perform. They are taught how to find any number's "digital root," by following a set of detailed instructions. The process works for any number, and is the type of math puzzle...
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Cryptarithms: Calculus
In this cryptarithm learning exercise, students solve 1 short answer problem. Students determine which integer values represent given letters in cryptarithm. Students are given an addition problem adding words like circle, ellipse,...
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Two + Two = Four
In this algebra activity, 11th graders decipher a cryptarithm to solve an addition problem. There are 7 letters to decypher and solve for.
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Find the right number sentence
In this addition worksheet, students find the correct number sentence to go with the word problem. Students have 3 number sentences with 1 digit numbers to choose from.
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Halloween
In this Halloween word scramble worksheet, students the 5 letter groupings to spell 5 words pertaining to the holiday. In addition, students unscramble the numbered letters to answer a Halloween riddle.
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Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration
How does energy from the sun make plants grow? Scholars move step by step through the processes that promote plant propagation during a detailed lesson. The resource illustrates ADP production and hydrolysis, then allows learners to...
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Inductive and Deductive Reasoning
Introduce pupils to the two types of reasoning, inductive and deductive. Classmates work in pairs or small groups to learn the difference between the two and apply these reasonings to develop valid conclusions.
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The Power of Algebra—Finding Primes
Banks are responsible for keeping our financial information safe. Mathematics is what allows them to do just that! Pupils learn the math behind the cryptography that banks rely on. Using polynomial identities, learners reproduce the...
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Secret Trail Math Game
For this math game worksheet, learners add numbers, starting at a given one and ending with a given sum. A website reference is given for additional activities.
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Math Pyramid
In this math worksheet, students practice solving the problems by finding the values of the numbers listed in each of the six pyramids.
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Word Roots CERN, JUR, and LEG Advanced Word Search
Pupils search for 12 vocabulary words all containing the word roots CERN, JUR, or LEG in this standard word search activity. This worksheet contains a word bank of vocabulary terms as well as a 15-by-15 word search grid. This is not an...
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Add and Subtract Squares
In this add and subtract learning exercise, 5th graders solve and complete 9 different problems. First, they use the numbers 1 through 9 to fill in the spaces in the grid. Then, students complete each numerical expression.
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Egyptian Puzzles
A great way to make a lesson interdisciplinary, these thirteen math word problems are all Egyptian-themed, allowing you to cross your social studies unit with a set of math skills. Note that a few questions from the first page are...
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Bug Bite
In this addition worksheet, students add three to five numbers together with regrouping and match the answer to the letter in the problem to solve a riddle. Students solve 15 problems and answer 2 questions.
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Check Subtraction
In this subtraction word problems worksheet, students use subtraction to solve the six word problems. Students then check the problems with addition.
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Order of Operations 2
In this order of operations worksheet, learners complete problems containing parenthesis, addition, and subtraction. Students complete 10 problems.
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Team Work
Students identify and demonstrate effective teamwork skills. They identify teamwork qualities and practice using them in various discussions and activities. In addition, they work in groups to put a puzzle together and create a new style...
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Expressions and Operations
In this expressions and operations worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 11 different problems that include solving a puzzle. First,, they solve each problem with the correct method. Then, students match that answer to the correct...
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Hoping Backward to Solve Problems
Students use number lines to compare differences. In this math lesson, students use a number line to solve problems. Students predict differences and answer puzzles using subtraction.
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Cuisenaire Rods And Math
Students find the least common multiple of several given numbers using Cuisenaire rods. Previously taught math skills are reinforced by using Cuisenaire rod games, puzzles and or activities.
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Exercise Require Mathematical Operation
In this addition worksheet, 3rd graders choose the appropriate number sentence to solve the addition word problem. Students complete 1 problem.
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The Joy of the Body
Students participate in a read aloud of the poem, "My Body" then perform several different movement activities such as a finger play, a letter dance, and a body puzzle. They then create a drawing of their body using a prepared outline.