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Fraction Puzzle
In this fraction activity, students fill in the provided boxes with the given fractions and whole number. Students must put the fractions in so that the sides of the puzzle equal 2 wholes, students need to knowledge of equivalent...
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The Monopoly Game
In this monopoly worksheet, students examine clues describing plays in a monopoly game. Students collect the clues and determine the rank, in order, of the game results. This one-page worksheet contains 1 multi-step problem. The answer...
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March Puzzle
In this math worksheet, students are given clues and must come up with the phrase, name or title with the march in it. There is a key with this worksheet.
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Richie's Rocket
Fourth graders, after reading with intonation and expression the book, "Richie's Rocket," by Joan Anderson, circulate in centers to create a puzzle with emotions and experiences from the ideas in the story, write the definition of words...
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DNA Models
Students create DNA models. Using puzzle pieces to represent the parts of a DNA strand, they put together a segment of DNA. Once everyone has completed their individual strand, they being linking with other students using tape. Class...
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Team Problem-Solving Fun
Learners work in groups to solve a variety of puzzling activities which include math, spelling, anagrams, and geography. They use cooperative skill to accomplish each task and chart their group progress.
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Native American Word Search
Students search this puzzle for the names of 20 of the most populous Native American groups in the United States today. They find in this word search puzzle the names of 20 of the 30 most populous Indian groups, according to the 1990...
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Antibodies and Antigens: Fitting Together
Using basic matching, aspiring biologists connect types of antigens with the antibodies that fight them. Provide ample instruction prior to assigning this one-sheet resource. Require students to explain in writing how each antibody works...
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Noah's Ark: Cut and Paste
A very simple Noah's Ark cut and paste activity, this worksheet requires young learners to use their fine motor skills to cut out four pieces that are used to assemble the picture of an elephant which is then pasted on the Noah's Ark...
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Pythagorean Theorem Puzzle
In this Pythagorean theorem worksheet, 8th graders solve and complete a puzzle using the Pythagorean theorem. First, they cut out the pieces and make two squares. Then, students combine all of the pieces to make a third square. They use...
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The Monkey and the Coconuts
In this puzzle based worksheet, students read a short story featured in the Saturday Evening Post in 1926. After reading the story, students determine the starting number of coconuts that were available to the shipwrecked island dwellers.
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Color Picture/Word Match
Students match colors to the color words that they represent and complete a matching puzzle to go with it. In this colors lesson plan, students put the puzzle together to match up the colors.
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Arrange the Cards According to the Requirements
In this cards puzzle, students arrange cards in a four by four grid so that similar cards are not in the same row, diagonal, or column. Two known possible solutions exist.
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The Dominoes Problem
In this dominoes puzzle, students, using dominoes, create a 4 x 4 square which has equal sums for each of the four sides. This one-page problem contains 1 problem.
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Diophantus' Epitaph
In this epitaph activity, high schoolers read a poem and write an algebraic equation from the given riddle. Students solve the equation to determine the age of Diophantus at his death. This one-page activity contains one riddle. A link...
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Candy Land
In this candy activity, students read clues and determine the name of the candy bar it describes. This one-page activity contains 26 problems. Answers are provided.
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Cross Number Puzzle Problem
In this cross number puzzle worksheet, students read clues, write equations, and solve the equation. They place the answers in a crossword puzzle. This one-page worksheet contains 8 problems. The answers are provided on the page.
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Tour of the World
For this tour of the world puzzle, students read a map and determine a travel itinerary based upon given criteria. They are required to visit 23 cities. This one-page worksheet contains one puzzle. The answer is provided at the bottom...
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Movie Magic Square
For this magic square worksheet, students solve equations to determine the numbers to be placed in grids. This one-page worksheet contains 25 problems.
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Sudoku Puzzle
In this Sudoku puzzle, students solve a given Sudoku puzzle. The solution to the puzzle is provided at the bottom of the page. Links to other puzzles are provided.
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Proverbs Puzzle #2
In this proverbs puzzle, students decode letters to determine a familiar proverb. Each key word is represented by the first initial letter. This puzzle contains approximately 15 famous sayings. A link to the answers are provided.
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I Have A Friend Who
In this friend worksheet, students examine lists of likes and dislikes. They use logic and elimination to determine why a friend likes some things rather than others. This one-page worksheet contains 1 problem. The answer is provided.
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Three Stop Metro Maze
In this metro worksheet, students use logic to complete a puzzle. They read given situations and then determine the correct route on the metro that meets the criteria. This one-page worksheet contains 1 problem. An answer is provided...
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The Multiplying Digits Problem
In this digits problem, students determine what digits, when multiplied, equal given parameters. This one-page worksheet contains 1 problem. The answer is provided at the bottom of the page.