This Winter Math Mystery Activity (2nd Grade Edition) will get your students excited about reviewing some important math skills this chilly season. Easy prep! Just Print & Solve! Or go paperless with the new Google Slides option provided within your download.

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⭐Optional video hook included for introducing the case! (Check it out in the preview section)

⭐BONUS: Ending video added to wrap up the case!

>>>CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO HOOK - Suggestion: The video may be too scary for second graders. I recommend using the written story instead, which is not as creepy. However, you know your students best; please check before showing your class.

Distance Learning Update: I've added a Word Document within the folder that contains a Google Slides link to share this resource with your students via Google Classroom or Drive. Parts of the pages are editable so your students can complete them without printing them. Please note that you will need to make a copy of the Google Slides to your drive before you can edit.

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⭐Preparation⭐

- Print the student pages, staple or place them 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.

- Digital option: Make digital copies of the Google Slides before assigning to Google Classroom

- Editable locations list included: This enables you to change the suspect names and alter the mystery outcome. Two alternative pre-made lists are also included for a quick swap out.

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⭐Math Skills Required to Unlock Clues⭐

Students must use their math skills to unlock clues that will he;p them find the Ice Queen!

There are five clues to crack to solve the mystery:

• Clue 1: Comparing Numbers (Numbers between 1-100)
• Clue 2: Length Word Problems using Addition and Subtraction with the same units used in a question (Customary and Metric Options included)
• Clue 3: Adding Multiples of 10
• Clue 4: Even Numbers
• Clue 5: Addition and Subtraction (2-digit numbers, no regrouping)

>> Pack includes a mystery declaration sheet, answer sheets, an elimination guide, and printable awards.

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How long will this activity take?

The time to complete will vary anywhere between 30mins - 2 hours! It mainly depends on how familiar your students are with the math mystery format and 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. I recommend pacing this activity by giving students one clue at a time. Once the whole class has completed a clue, move on to the next clue 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." There are lots of ways to implement this activity in your classroom; learn more in the blog post link below:

Read Blog Post: Five Easy Ways to use Math Mysteries in your Classroom.

Great for review, math centers, extra practice, enrichment, homework, the sub tub, or early finishers,

⭐This math mystery story is currently also available for Grades 1-8:

• Winter Math Mystery: Case of The Snowman Army (GRADE 1)
• Winter Math Mystery: Case of The Snowman Army (GRADE 2)
• Winter Math Mystery: Case of The Snowman Army (GRADE 3)
• Winter Math Mystery: Case of The Snowman Army (GRADE 4)
• Winter Math Mystery: Case of The Snowman Army (GRADE 5)
• Winter Math Mystery: Case of The Snowman Army (GRADE 6)
• Winter Math Mystery: Case of The Snowman Army (GRADE 7)
• Winter Math Mystery: Case of The Snowman Army (GRADE 8)

⭐Differentiation Tip: Clue swap across grade levels to adjust the mystery with skills to suit student needs. As long as the clue number being swapped is the same, the mystery will work the same (however, this does not include the Grade 1 pack).

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

⭐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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Not sure what a math mystery is? CLICK HERE to watch a video about Math Mysteries.

TRY A FULL FREE MATH MYSTERY HERE (GRADES 1 - 6 DIFFERENTIATED BUNDLE)

⭐Browse the 2nd Grade Range:⭐

>>Download the FREE 2nd Grade Math Mystery Checklist here<<

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