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Problem Solving: Division
A cute zoo theme sets the tone for a problem-solving activity which primes early learners for division. They separate zoo animals into equal groups and then write an equation that expresses the action.
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Captivate your class by having them find the value of their names, different zoo animals, musical instruments, etc.,with a mental math lesson. Using the coding formula listed, children learn to fluently estimate and calculate...
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Multiplication Strategies - A Day at the Zoo
This is an amazing 33-page resource for teaching multiplication! Your mathematicians will discover the connection between multiplication and repeated addition. They also will work collaboratively with arrays while studying zoo animals....
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Twas the Day Before Zoo Day
In this zoo math worksheet, students read and solve 10 word problems pertaining to the zoo. Students mark the correct answer from 4 choices. This is related to a literature book called Twas the Day Before Zoo Day.
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Solving Word Problems
In this finding the sums and differences for story problems worksheet, students add and subtract up to two-digits without regrouping. Students solve 6 problems.
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Jungle Animals Math Word Problems
In this addition and time worksheet, 2nd graders practice solving 2 word problems involving jungle animals, addition and time increments.
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Addition Word Problems
In this problem solving worksheet, 2nd graders use addition to find the answers to 2 problems about zoo animals and collecting nuts. They show their work and write the answer in the space provided next to the problem.
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Keeping the Zoo
2nd grade students pretend they must sell 15 animals to another zoo. They must choose from several animal group choices. In this problem solving instructional activity, the students answer eight questions.
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Using Metric Measurement at the Zoo
In this using metric measurement at the zoo worksheet, student solve twenty multiple choice problems about the weight and length of zoo animals using the metric system.
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Read a Bar Graph
In this bar graph worksheet, students use a bar graph of favorite zoo animals to solve 6 simple word problems. Houghton Mifflin text is referenced.
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The Weight of Primates
Second graders practice their problem solving skills. In this addition and subtraction skills lesson, 2nd graders solve word problems that require them to find differences and sums. This lesson features the use of a video titled...
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Adding and Subtracting Bears and Goats
First graders evaluate math problems using farm animals. For this consumer math lesson, 1st graders discover math problems which concern quantities of farm animals. Students discover new strategies to help them analyze their...
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Jungle Animals Math Word Problems
In this word problems learning exercise, students add and subtract to solve. In this short answer and fill in the blank learning exercise, students write answers to two problems.
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Model Addition to 100
In this addition worksheet, students solve 6 word problems using the numbers 1-100. The first 2 problems are set up as a guide.
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AstroZoo
Rescue animals in the zoo by applying math concepts. Groups of learners solve three missions involving oxygen, food, and climate control. Each group selects an animal from one of four bio-domes.
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The Feeding of Baby Lions and snakes
Fourth graders view a Count On It! episode and answer a question about the eating habits of animals. In this animal eating problem activity, 4th graders determine how much more often a baby lion eats than a snake. ...
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Math Maven's Mysteries
In these story problem worksheets, students read the story problem 'Mystery of the Peculiar Zoo.' Kids use the information within the story to then solve the problems. Students use their multiplication and division skills to determine...
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Addition Exercises
For this finding the sums word problem worksheet, students read the word problems and write the expressions, or number sentences, for each problem. Students solve five problems.
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Challenge: Choose the Operation
In this choose the operation worksheet, students complete 5 word problems based on a scenario given at the top of the page. A reference web site is given for additional activities. Answers included.
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Learn Alberta: Exploring Linear Equations
This multimedia site offers a video of how the zoo determines the cost to feed the animals through linear equations. Visit the interactive exercises to continue this beginner's guide to understanding linear equations. Printable extended...