Valentine's Day Math Mystery Activity - 2nd Grade Edition.

The Case of the Heartbroken Heroes

Easy prep! Just Print & Solve! Or go paperless with the new Google Slides option provided within your download.

Distance Learning Update: There is a Word Document within the folder that contains a Google Doc link to share this resource with your students via Google Classroom or Drive. Parts of the pages are editable so that your students can complete them without having to print the pages. Please note, you will need to make a copy of the Google Slides to your drive before you can edit. Useful for a fun spiral math review session!

--> I've now also added a PowerPoint that contains the Worksheets as images with editable textboxes for those who use Microsoft.

Students must use their math skills to unlock clues. Then, use their powers of deduction to narrow down the list of suspects to find the Valentine Villain and rescue the kidnapped pets!

Suggestion: Pace the clues one by one to keep the class at the same point. If using the clues in a different order, keep the suspect list away from students until all five clues are completed and discovered.

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Optional VIDEO HOOK is available to use to introduce students to this math mystery activity. Plus there's also a bonus ENDING VIDEO clip that you can use to wrap up the activity after your students solve the case.

>>> Check out the preview section to view the video hook.

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Preparation

- No Prep required! Print the student pages, staple or place in a folder, and your students are set to go.

- Have the video hook ready for viewing at the start of the lesson on an IWB, iPad or computer monitor screen.

- Editable Suspects list will be updated to this file soon.

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Math Skills Required to Unlock Clues

There are five clues to crack to solve the mystery:

Clue 1: Adding 10 to double-digit numbers

Clue 2: Subtracting 10 from double-digit numbers

Clue 3: Ordering Numbers (less than 100)

Clue 4: Place Value Block Models (Write the number)

Clue 5: Price Lists (Adding single-digit whole number prices. Two items to add together in each order. )

Students must use critical thinking skills to figure out what the clue is telling them to eliminate from the list of possibilities. This is a great opportunity for a class/group discussion if there is ever a dispute in the deductive reasoning process.

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Multiple Uses

- Suitable for independent, pairs, or group work.

- Use as part of your math centers, add to your sub tubs, make it part of your early finisher tasks, give for homework, or make it part of your classroom practice/review sessions.

I recommend pacing this activity by giving students one clue at a time. Once the whole class has completed a clue, then move on to the next clue either within the same lesson or the next math session. New math content presented? Make a lesson out of it by modeling the math before diving into the clue. I like to say, "we must learn something new before attempting the next clue."

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How long will this activity take?

Time to complete will vary anywhere between 30mins - 2 hours or more! It mainly depends on how familiar your students are with the math mystery format, as well as how difficult they find math skills covered in the particular mystery. Please check the math skills outlined in the clues above to help determine suitability for your class.

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This Math Mystery story is also currently available in other grade editions listed below:

1st Grade Edition - Case of the Heartbroken Heroes

2nd Grade Edition - Case of the Heartbroken Heroes

3rd Grade Edition - Case of the Heartbroken Heroes

4th Grade Edition - Case of the Heartbroken Heroes

5th Grade Edition - Case of the Heartbroken Heroes

It is also available in a CSI Digital Mystery Game format that can be played on any device with an Internet Connection. CLICK HERE to learn more.

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Add extra motivation with this Detective Rank Chart Download the Mystery Record & Rank Chart FREEBIE HERE

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You may also be interested in these other Valentine's Day Resources:

• Valentine's Day Math Mystery: Case of the Heartbreak Hitman
• Valentine's Day Mini Math Mysteries (Pack of 10) - 2nd Grade Edition
• Valentine's Day Junior Reading Mystery: The Ever After Emerald
• Valentine's Day Reading Mystery: Once Upon a Crime, Poisoned Valentine

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Bundle and Save!

• COMPLETE Math Mystery Bundle for GRADE 2
• HOLIDAY Math Mystery Bundle {GRADE 2}
• SEASONS Math Mystery Bundle Pack (GRADE 2)

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