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Preview of Crack the Code: Common Factors Encryption Worksheet | Differentiated Puzzle

Crack the Code: Common Factors Encryption Worksheet | Differentiated Puzzle

Created by
Ms. Dan Hoang
Can your students break the code? In this engaging activity, students become "Code Breakers." They must find the Common Factors of specific number pairs to unlock a cipher and reveal a hidden secret message (a fun joke/riddle). BUILT-IN DIFFERENTIATION: We know every classroom has mixed abilities. This resource includes two versionsof the same puzzle: Level A (Scaffolded): Includes "Hint" columns (e.g., tells students how many factors to look for) to support struggling learners.Level B (Challe
Preview of Math 6 | Common Factors & Cryptography Lesson Slides | Encryption Theme

Math 6 | Common Factors & Cryptography Lesson Slides | Encryption Theme

Created by
Ms. Dan Hoang
"When will I ever use this?" Answer that question with this engaging lesson connecting Common Factors to Cryptography (Codes). Take your students beyond basic lists. This lesson uses a "Secret Agent" theme to show how factors function as "keys" to unlock encrypted messages. It bridges the gap between abstract math and real-world computer science concepts in a way that is approachable for Middle Schoolers. WHAT'S INSIDE:The "Hook": Introduction to encryption and why we need factors to break co
Preview of GATE PowerPoint Discussion of Scale in Blueprints

GATE PowerPoint Discussion of Scale in Blueprints

I use this engaging, easy to follow PowerPoint to help my students gain a deeper understanding of SCALE. I used it with my 3rd-5th grade GATE students, but it would be a great introduction for middle school classes as well! This works great with my "Blueprint for a Dream Room GATE Scale Activity", where students choose a scale to use while drawing a blueprint of their own dream room. Search for it in my store! This PowerPoint guides students to find connections, solve word problems, discover t
Preview of Friday Math - Balloon Message Mystery for Upper Elementary GATE

Friday Math - Balloon Message Mystery for Upper Elementary GATE

Best practices in Common Core Standards, gifted education and 21st Century Learning Skills . . . This cross-curricular applied math activity addresses the Common Core Standards in a fun way for everyone. Balloon Mystery Messages is applied math, engineering and design, writing, geography, research skills, and internet and computer technology bundled in one mighty cool set of activities. In Balloon Mystery Messages, students practice long division and 4+ digit multiplication as they solve th
Preview of Friday Math - Penny Tile Flooring for Upper Elementary and GATE

Friday Math - Penny Tile Flooring for Upper Elementary and GATE

Another Friday Math lesson for hands-on learning across several Common Core Standards . . . at least 22 standards from 2nd to 6th grade: multiplication, division, decimals, area, geometry arrays, expressing ratios, public speaking and listening, and more! In this lesson, students apply math skills to determine the number of pennies required to tile a kitchen floor. They’ll make strong hands-on, visual-mathematic connections for area and multiplication as they tackle this real-life DYI dilem
Preview of Foundational Skill Building Class-Math

Foundational Skill Building Class-Math

Created by
Rachael Pesta
This 12-week Foundational Skills Building Math Class is designed for students who need to strengthen core computational fluency and number relationships before entering grade-level coursework. The plan provides daily, ready-to-use lessons that systematically build understanding through structured routines, guided practice, and interactive resources. This resource supports teachers in providing targeted small-group instruction and differentiated learning without needing to plan from scratch. Each
Preview of STEM Kid Engineering and Construction -- Hoop and Launcher Game GATE

STEM Kid Engineering and Construction -- Hoop and Launcher Game GATE

Kid-built in a few hours . . . this 7 inch tall basketball hoop can be assembled and re-assembled. We’re not going to toss a ball to make baskets with this project. Oh, no . . . we are making a little catapult to launch marshmallows at the hoop! Oh, yes! Sweet! Use this building project as a challenging independent study for upper elementary, as a whole-class engineering project, or use it to make math and science applications like percentages, measurements and geometry, action/reaction, tr
Preview of Looksee Development Checklist

Looksee Development Checklist

This can be used to track when each child in your classroom is due for their looksee checklist to be completed and whether or not the educators in the room (or you yourself) have completed the checklist. I use this tool to keep myself on track and so I don't forget particularly in the Infant room where there are quite a few checks not based on birthdays!
Preview of Montessori Introduction to Squaring-Distance Friendly

Montessori Introduction to Squaring-Distance Friendly

This powerpoint presentation is based on the AMI Montessori lesson introducing squaring to learners. You can show the presentation as you present materials virtually, or if you are not screen sharing you can refer to the presentation as you present the materials online. There are two suggested extensions at the end of the presentation.
Preview of STEAM Kid Engineering -- The Playable Golf Course Design Unit for GATE

STEAM Kid Engineering -- The Playable Golf Course Design Unit for GATE

In this unit, students will build a contraption to hit a small, wooden golf ball through a scaled version of a golf course which they and their classmates have designed. They’ll make a trundle wheel for measuring and marking the course, write down their scores on a scorecard, design putters, and learn background in physics through their work in the engineering and design process. The Playable Golf Course is not just fun. It’s a challenging engineering, design, and construction unit including
Preview of Fraction Measurement Activity – Hands-On Math Exploration!

Fraction Measurement Activity – Hands-On Math Exploration!

This interactive measurement worksheet helps students practice fractions in measurement while developing real-world math skills. Students will measure common classroom objects, compare fraction values, and perform addition and subtraction of fractions to reinforce their understanding. What’s Included? Measurement Table – Students measure classroom objects using twelfths, fourths, thirds, and halves of a foot. Analysis & Comparison Questions – Students reflect on how to measure accurately and
Preview of STEM Kid Engineering for GATE -- FERRIS WHEELS plus Primary Sources

STEM Kid Engineering for GATE -- FERRIS WHEELS plus Primary Sources

In this GATE engineering journey, students will each construct a very cool Ferris wheel prototype as a final product. Along the way, they will examine primary source images, read primary source history, and integrate math, engineering, and economics in a learning process which incorporates best practices in gifted and talented education for 21st Century Learners. This is a challenging engineering project—teacher guided. I used it for GATE 4th grade; however, my kids are experienced builders.
Preview of GATE + STEAM -- "The Studio" Unit for Upper Elementary

GATE + STEAM -- "The Studio" Unit for Upper Elementary

Applied math, engineering, design, 3D art, economics, and creativity . . . Imagine building your own small studio in your backyard and decorating it to suit your personality. Would you have a carpeted library complete with a desk and laptop where you couldn’t be bothered by brothers, sisters, or parents? How about a miniature basketball court with a big screen television—a raucous playroom for you and your friends? Maybe you would add a loft, skylights, and a hot tub. Maybe you will open yo
Preview of FREEBIE OPEN-ENDED Data Challenges | GOOGLE CLASSROOM | DIGITAL

FREEBIE OPEN-ENDED Data Challenges | GOOGLE CLASSROOM | DIGITAL

I'm a firm believer in making learning accessible for students of ALL abilities. This is why I have created these OPEN-ENDED Data Challenges. If you like this resource you may wish to purchase the full pack of graphs in my store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/State-Of-The-Heart-Teaching. This resource contains two pictographs for your students to explore, slides with the question included and slides without if you prefer to present the question verbally. This resource is intended
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