Polar Express Math Adventure! NO PREP fun for 3rd & 4th Grades
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Put on your PJs, and grab a friend. Your ride on the Polar Express is about to begin. You are going to the North Pole!
Scenario:
You have been given a golden ticket to catch a ride on the Polar Express. In order to have a successful trip, you have some tasks to complete before, during and after your trip. Are you up for the challenge?
In this fun math challenge, students will be introduced to various "characters" along their journey to the north pole. They will participate in challenges throughout their journey. Finally, they will meet Santa who will give them a "secret code" to crack.
Included Challenges for 3rd Grade:
- Given a budget, students use basic addition and subtraction to choose new PJs for their trip on the Polar Express.
- The conductor needs help with the schedule! Students must look at the Polar Express itinerary and determine the times on the clocks.
- Snack time! It is the student's job to create an appropriate snack menu for the students on board the train. They will practice multiplying by 5's while creating their menu.
- Who knew elves can't round? Well these elves can't and they need help! Santa wants an estimate on the number of toys he needs. Students must round the exact numbers to the nearest 10 and 100.
- Santa's secret message -- students crack Santa's secret code by solving addition and subtraction word problems.
- Also included -- editable golden tickets (3 versions)
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Included Challenges for 4th Grade:
- Given a budget, students use 2 digit addition and subtraction to choose new PJs for their trip on the Polar Express.
- The conductor needs help with the schedule! Students must look at the schedule and determine elapsed time given multiple scenarios.
- Snack time! It is the student's job to create an appropriate snack menu for the students on board the train. They will practice multiplying by 2 digit numbers while creating their menu.
- Who knew elves can't round? Well these elves can't and they need help! Santa wants an estimate on the number of toys he needs. Students must round the exact numbers to the nearest 100 and 1,000.
- Santa's secret message -- students crack Santa's secret code by solving multiplication and division word problems.
- Also included -- editable golden tickets (3 versions)
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You can also combine both options!! Pick and choose to create the perfect challenge for your students!
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