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Abraham Lincoln and the Five-Dollar Note

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
Students study Presidential history by researching Abraham Lincoln.  In this U.S. history lesson, students discuss the changes in the 5 dollar bill and create a timeline of Abraham Lincoln's life.  Students complete a puzzle...
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Exploring Jupiter: Galileo Curriculum Module Issue One

For Students 5th - 6th
In this exploring Jupiter:  Galileo Curriculum Module issue one worksheet, learners complete a crossword puzzle that tests their knowledge of Jupiter; their are 11 links to other worksheets to explore the planet.
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Forty + Ten + Ten = Sixty

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students are given a word problem dealing with cryptarithm and are asked to decipher it. There is one problem with an answer key.
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Introduction: Multiplication Math Puzzles

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this multiplication worksheet, students solve two multiplication math puzzles to find the trail that lead to the sum of each one. Students start from 5 going right horizontally.
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World War One – Weapons - Crossword

For Students 7th - 12th
In this World War I weapons crossword puzzle worksheet, students use the 11 clues to identify the correct words and names that will solve the crossword puzzle.
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Crossword Puzzle: Decimals Vocabulary

For Students 6th
In this crossword puzzle:  decimals vocabulary worksheet, 6th graders fill in the puzzle using the clues and math vocabulary words.
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A Number is X% of What Number?

For Students 7th - 12th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve for the base of a number given the percent and its partial amount. There are 10 questions.
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Patterns and Pentominoes

For Teachers 2nd - 7th
Students solve pentomino puzzles.  In this problem solving lesson, students discuss how pentomino puzzles play into the plot of Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliett and practice solving a pentomino puzzle on their own....
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Asking For Directions

For Students 5th - 8th
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.
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Magic Square

For Students 5th - 10th
In this magic square worksheet, 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.
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Dinosaur Crossword

For Students 5th - 6th
In this solving a crossword puzzle about dinosaur worksheet, students read clues across and down, use the words in the word bank, and complete the puzzle. Students write 23 words.
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Periodic Table 2

For Students 6th - 12th Standards
While the periodic table looks complex, it is really arranged by only two variables, atomic number and electron configuration. The set of four puzzles focuses on groups 3, 4, 5, and 6 or 13, 14, 15, and 16, depending on your periodic...
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Indiana Crossword

For Students 4th - 5th
In this crossword puzzle about the state of Indiana instructional activity, students read clues across and down and fill in the squares. Students write 10 answers
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Respect for All Kinds of People Inside and Outside the School

For Teachers 4th Standards
Why is it important to embrace diversity? Scholars explore the topic by learning about the CARE acronym: Collaboration, Acceptance, Respect, Empathy. They also complete a diversity puzzle worksheet and play a collaborative game that...
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Math Stars: a Problem-Solving Newsletter Grade 8

For Students 7th - 9th Standards
You've just hit the jackpot of integrating math problems and riddles with this jumbo-sized resource! Written as a newsletter, scroll through 35 pages of puzzles and quality problems to engage and encourage your learners to inquire...
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Riddles

For Students 1st - 2nd
What does it mean? Learners read four riddles, connecting them to the pictures they are describing. Consider challenging them to cover up the pictures before attempting the riddles, as this will greatly increase the difficulty. Next,...
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Math Crossword Puzzle x9

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this math crossword puzzle times nine worksheet, students problem solve ten subtraction equations and then place their answers in a crossword puzzle.
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Addition Trail Puzzles

For Students 3rd
In this addition puzzle instructional activity, 3rd graders find the trail of numbers in each puzzle. They start with the number in the start position, and work their way by adding horizontally and vertically through the puzzle to reach...
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Wetlands Trees of Pennsylvania Puzzle

For Students 5th - 10th
In this Wetland trees of Pennsylvania worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle about the Wetland trees of Pennsylvania. Students complete 20 blanks in the crossword puzzle.
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Logic Puzzle-- Going to the Zoo

For Students 4th - 5th
In this logic worksheet, students solve a logic puzzle about the favorite animals and the T shirt color for five friends. Using the chart which is provided, students use logic to decide who liked what animal and wore which shirt.
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North American Birds of the Meadow Crossword Puzzle

For Students 5th - 10th
For this North American birds worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle about the North American birds of the meadow. Students complete 22 blanks in the crossword puzzle.
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Meadow Mammals Crossword Puzzle

For Students 4th - 8th
In this meadow mammals worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle about meadow mammals. Students complete 25 blanks in the crossword puzzle.
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Puzzle Potpourri

For Students 5th - 8th
In this math word problems worksheet, students solve math word problems which are read like puzzles in groups. Students complete 5 word problems containing one to three digit numbers.
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Ancient China: Student Created Word Search Puzzles

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders classify and organize information about ancient China. In this Chinese history lesson, 6th graders create word search puzzles and record the processes they used to create them.