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Layers of Rock
Juvenile geologists drill clear plastic straws down into a playdough sedimentary rock model, pulling out sample rock cores. As they analyze their cores, they apply the law of superposition and discover that originally horizontal layers...
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L.O. Calculating Area and Perimeter (Version 2)
An excellent presentation on calculating area and perimeter. Young mathematicians practice the skills involved with determining the area and the perimeter of a variety of rectangular shapes. The final two slides present a challenging...
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Integer Solutions
Experiment with integer relationships. Young scholars consider integers that have a sum of 10. They begin with two integers, then three, four, and more. As they consider each situation, they discover patterns in the possible solutions.
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Science and Engineering Conference
Young scientists present their experimental designs from the previous experiment. The ninth lesson in the series outlines what learners should present, what class discussions should happen, and the solution NASA came up with for the same...
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Mosaic Puzzles
Students use this problem to develop spatial skills. As the students handle the shapes and join them together they strengthen their understanding of the attributes of shapes. This lesson also gives students the opportunity to make up...
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The 500 Problem
Students explain face, place and total value of numbers as well as solve three-digit subtraction problems. Before trying answer the problem Students must be able to examine that the same digit is used to represent different amounts.
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Math Cross Number Version 9
In this math cross number worksheet, students fill in the blanks in the math puzzle as they solve the 28 addition and subtraction problems.
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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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Expressions and Operations
In this expressions and operations worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 11 different problems that include solving a puzzle. First,, they solve each problem with the correct method. Then, students match that answer to the correct...
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Transportation Math
Students practice their problem solving skills. In this addition and subtraction lesson, students solve story problems regarding the delivery of consumer goods.
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8s Hopscotch
For this math puzzle worksheet, students solve 10 problems that require them to use mixed operations as they follow the provided instructions to solve the puzzle.
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Lesson Design Archaeology- Digging in the Classroom 2
Students participate in an in-class archaeology dig. For this archaeology lesson, students use problem solving skills to construct a puzzle. Students are assigned roles, such as the sifter, measurer, etc.
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What Coins Do They Have?
Students solve money puzzle problems while completing a coin puzzle worksheet. They answer what coins might make up the combinations.
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Integer Magic Squares
In this math instructional activity, students find the values along the diagonals using integers to become the sum known as the magic number.
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Tangrams
In this tangrams worksheet, 10th graders solve 7 different problems related to designing tangrams. First, they trace each of the figures shown on the sheet. Then, students cut out the pieces and rearrange them to form each figure and...
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Crossword by Addition 2
In this addition review worksheet, students use their problem solving skills to solve 10 addition problems in order to identify the words to complete the crossword puzzle.
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Turvey of Related Rates
In this algebra activity, students practice using related rates while solving word puzzles. They rewrite words using the correct math to do so. There is an answer key with this assignment.
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Speed Skating Word Search
In this speed skating word search puzzle worksheet, students use problem solving skills to find the 20 speed skating terms in the word puzzle.
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Panther Scavenger Hunt
Pupils research a website to learn about the Florida panther. In this animal research instructional activity, students use the scavenger hunt directions to search a website about Florida panthers. Pupils also solve word puzzles within...
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Fill in the Blanks: Letters
In this word recognition worksheet, students use their problem solving skills to identify the vowels needed to fill in the blanks in 7 words.
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Heavy or Light - Aero Plane & Comb
In this problem solving worksheet, students examine a picture of an airplane and one of a comb. Students select the picture of the item that is heavier.
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Heavy or Light - Television & Socks
In this problem solving learning exercise, students examine a picture of a television and one of socks. Students select the picture of the item that is heavier.
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Heavy or Light - Apple & Monkey
In this problem solving worksheet, students examine a picture of an apple and one of monkey. Students select the picture of the item that is heavier.
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Recalling Multiplication and Division Facts
A fabulous presentation on multiplication and division facts. In it, learners work in pairs to solve all sorts of problems, puzzles, brain teasers, and mental math problems. These problems focus on multiplication, division, rounding, and...