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Curated OER

MMC Cross Number Puzzle

For Students 4th - 5th
In this cross math puzzle, students solve the problems and then fill in the answers in the cross number puzzle going across and down in shapes of the letters MMC. Students solve 36 problems.
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Curated OER

Cross-Wise Puzzle

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this using deductive reasoning to solve a puzzle worksheet, students put the right words in the correct positions in the puzzle grid. Students write 14 answers.
Organizer
Curated OER

Logic

For Students 5th
In this math logic puzzle worksheet, 5th graders complete 24 empty squares within a puzzle. Directions are provided and some numbers are filled in to prompt students. 
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Curated OER

The Meaning of the Puzzles

For Students 11th
In this logical and creative reasoning instructional activity, student solve 20 'wacky' words puzzles. Each puzzle contains a mathematical equation that can be translated into a 'wacky' word. An answer key is provided.
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Education Development Center

Algebraic Habits of Mind

For Teachers 6th - 9th Standards
Math really is just one big puzzle waiting to be solved. Show learners that math can be intriguing and provide them with visually engaging problems and puzzles. The focus is on solving simple equations and looking at expressions. 
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Beauty and Joy of Computing

Unsolvable and Undecidable Problems

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Try as you might, some functions just cannot be computed. The lab introduces the class to the possibility of unsolvable problems. The fourth lesson in a series of seven begins with a logic problem, then progresses to looking at functions...
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Curated OER

Probability Crossword

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Make probability fun and test your learners' knowledge of math probability vocabulary. Print out this crossword puzzle and see if they know enough about outcomes and experiments to fill in the blanks. The answer key is attached in...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Chocolate Puzzles #2

For Teachers 2nd
A series of math puzzle worksheets are embedded in this simple plan which has learners solve mathematical calculation, and follow a coloring key in order to come up with the word, "chocolate." All of the puzzles are embedded in the plan....
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Curated OER

The Mystery Math Ball: A Logic Based Mystery

For Students 4th - 5th
In this logic instructional activity, students read an "invitation to a mystery ball" and then use math clues to determine the date of the ball, the 5-digit house number where the ball will be held, and who is hosting.
Interactive
Royal Society of Chemistry

Some A-level Reagents

For Students 6th - 12th
Learning names and formulas can be a daunting task for young chemists, so support their study with interactive puzzles! First, users match each formula with its correct name. Then, individuals use them to complete three logic games.
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Texas Instruments

Vandalism 101

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners explore logic and use Geometer’s Sketchpad and patterns of logic to solve a puzzle.
Interactive
Royal Society of Chemistry

Organic Names—Functional Groups

For Students 6th - 12th
Worried that your lesson plan about functional groups is dysfunctional? Liven things up with interactive puzzles! Curious chemists arrange functional groups based on name, formula, suffix, and an example. The challenge begins when the...
Interactive
Royal Society of Chemistry

Alloys

For Students 6th - 12th
What are alloys, and why do we use them? Through a series of interactive puzzles, scholars examine the components and uses of several common alloys. The accompanying teacher's resources provide support in using the lesson, printable...
Interactive
Royal Society of Chemistry

Naming Esters

For Students 6th - 12th
Do your chemistry scholars know their esters? Introduce the class to the nomenclature and structural formulas of common esters through thought-provoking games. Individuals or pairs of pupils match the name with the formula before using...
Interactive
Royal Society of Chemistry

Electronegativity Values

For Students 6th - 12th
Finally, an electronegativity resource your class will be strangely drawn to! Skilled scientists manipulate interactive puzzles to gain an understanding of common electronegativity values. The great thing? You can conduct the lesson...
Interactive
Royal Society of Chemistry

Organic Formulae 1

For Students 6th - 12th
Puzzles are the formula for success in organic chemistry! Hydrocarbons abound in the first of two interactives involving basic organic molecules. The easy-to-use lesson is available online and in print form, so you can pick your delivery...
Interactive
Royal Society of Chemistry

pH and pOH

For Students 6th - 12th
Feeling a little neutral about your pH and pOH teaching strategy? Perk it up with engaging puzzles! Young scientists relate ion concentration to pH and pOH, as well as the dissociation constant for water. The resource is available as an...
Interactive
Royal Society of Chemistry

pH 4: Activity

For Students 6th - 12th
Sometimes playing games in class isn't a bad thing. Science sleuths evaluate and calculate pH and pOH with an online resource. They then manipulate concentration information and relate it during a series of puzzles.
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Royal Society of Chemistry

Significant Figures

For Students 6th - 12th
Ready to add some innovation to your significant figures lesson? Pupils practice sig fig rules using a puzzle approach. Check out the Teacher's Area for printable materials, an answer key, and strategies for implementing the resource.
Worksheet
Math Stars

Math Stars: A Problem-Solving Newsletter Grade 6

For Students 4th - 7th Standards
Think, question, brainstorm, and make your way through a newsletter full of puzzles and word problems. The resource includes 10 different newsletters, all with interesting problems, to give class members an out-of-the box...
Interactive
Royal Society of Chemistry

Extraction of Copper

For Students 6th - 12th
Is copper found as a raw material? Science sleuths manipulate the reactants and products found in the copper extraction process in a series of fun puzzles. The interactive engages learners in pairing formulas with their names while using...
Interactive
Royal Society of Chemistry

Shapes of Molecules—Geometry of Central Atom

For Students 6th - 12th
How is a molecule's shape determined? Explore bond angles, lone pairs, and VSEPR theory through a logic-based activity. Chemists pull together information about the major molecular shapes, then use it to solve puzzles.
Interactive
Royal Society of Chemistry

Naming Complexes—Ligands

For Students 6th - 12th
Naming complexes can be, well, pretty complex! Simplify a study of ligands using interactive puzzles. Junior chemists match up the name, formula, and complex name, then solve a series of logic games with the information.
Interactive
Royal Society of Chemistry

Structure of the Earth

For Students 6th - 9th
What lies beyond the ground beneath our feet? Young geologists learn the four main layers of Earth with an engaging puzzle set. The interactive illustrates each layer, and users must place them correctly before they can progress to the...

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