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Mystery State #2
Which is the mystery state for today? Using five super clues, your class will work to uncover which state is being described. They'll have no problem remembering facts about Nevada after this fun warm-up activity.
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Mystery State #12
What's better than learning about US geography? Having fun while your doing it! After reviewing each of the five given clues, learners attempt to name the mystery state. A great way to reinforce geography skills and deductive reasoning...
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Geography A to Z : Letter H
What starts with the letter H? A lot of things do! Including the names of seven different geographic locations around the globe. Learners use the clues to determine the answers, all beginning with the letter H.
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Geography A to Z: The Letter G
Using clues to answer questions is a way to increase deductive reasoning skills. Kids answer seven geography clues with answers all starting with the letter G. A great way to test world geography or warm up the class.
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Geography A to Z: The Letter F
The geography letter of the day is F! The class needs to determine the answer to each of the seven clues with a world location that starts with letter F. Wonderful for a daily warm up or as an exit-card activity.
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Mystery State #43
How much does your class know about the states in the union? Could they determine the name of a state from given clues? Here, pupils consider each of the five clues to name mystery state number 43. Note: There are two handouts on one...
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Thinking About Hate
This lesson starts out with a guided discussion about the statement "Birds fly in the sky; airplanes fly in the sky; therefore, airplanes are birds" and goes on to cover logical fallacies and reliable sources, relating these to the topic...
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Mystery State # 41
Kids use their deductive reasoning skills, state knowledge, and five clues to determine mystery state #41. They'll follow the clues to locate the mystery state on a US map. Note: This is a warm-up activity, so it includes two short...
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Discovering Math: Concepts in Geometry
Middle and high schoolers explore the concept of proving the Pythagorean Theorem. They research proofs of the Pythagorean Theorem. Pupils create posters of proofs, and research Greek mathematicians.
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Proving Quadrilateral Properties
Working backwards can sometimes help you see a path to solving a problem. In this chapter, properites of quadrilaterials are proven by looking at flowcharts and working the probem backwards. Worked through examples are given, along with...
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Math Detectives
Are your kids math detectives? Do they enjoy solving mysterious math problems? If they don't, they will! Here are two fun word problems set up as clues to a mystery. Students will need to use their math skills to solve these problems.
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The Right Stuff
Studentsare introduced to the Pythagorean Theorem by exploring right triangles and the squares built on each side. They apply the Pythagorean Theorem to real-world problems. Students u se informal and nonformal arguments of proof (i.e.,...
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Guess the Fruit!
Here is a fun game to help little learners build deductive reasoning skills. Each slide contains an image of a fruit or a bag, it's up to the class to determine which fruit will come out of the bag next, based on the clues you give them....
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River of Venom
Read an exciting science mystery about killer bees online, evaluate a list of clues, and try to answer the questions correctly. The story responds to the reader's choices and presents research material for the next step. Though the...
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Who am I? - Egyptian Contributions
Each of the three questions on this worksheet include a clue to the answer. Seventh graders will read a each clue, tell what or who the clue was referring to, and then provide evidence from their readings. This is a great way to build...
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Warm-up #7b -- Hair Raising!
In this reasoning instructional activity, learners use deductive reasoning to determine which people purchased a haircare item. They complete and record 7 steps to find the answer.
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The Treasure Hunt
In this treasure hunt worksheet, learners determine a combination of events that satisfies given conditions. This one-page worksheet contains 1 logic problem. The answer is provideed at the bottom of the page.
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Problem-Solving Methods in Biology
In this problem-solving activity, learners will read a biologist's observations about elephant communication. Students will write down what the biologist observed, what facts she knew about elephants, and her hypothesis. Learners will...
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Deductiva Deductions (Deductive Reasoning)
Third graders apply deductive reasoning and make predictions. In this language arts instructional activity, 3rd graders discuss questions and use deductive reasoning to make a prediction. Students look for patterns and prior knowledge to...
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Tricky Track Problem
In this problem solving instructional activity, students find the results of a track meet. Students are given clues in the problem, and challenged to determine the winner of the high jump.
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Answer the Questions Based on the Venn Diagram: Deductive Reasoning
In this deductive reasoning worksheet, students answer 5 questions about a Venn diagram. Students use deductive reasoning to answer each question.
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Mr. P's Life Problem
In this life problem worksheet, students read given facts. Afterward, they use logic and deductive reasoning to determine answers to given questions. This one-page worksheet contains 11 problems. Answers are provided at the bottom of the...
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The Harry Potter Problem
In this Harry Potter worksheet, students read a portion of an inscription from the book. Students use logic to determine the contents of the seven bottles described in the paragraph. This one-page worksheet contains 1 logic...
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Brothers and Sisters
In this deductive reasoning worksheet, students use 7 clues to determine the ages and relationships of 8 people. The page opens to the answer sheet.