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Detective Day Transformation Breakout | Addition + skip counting Review Activity
Get your class ready for review of their addition strategies and skip counting skills by investigating the mystery case of 'Who Stole the Cookies from the Cookie Jar'! This easy, engaging transformation activity will have students excited and determined to complete math tasks and uncover clues to decide which suspect has stolen the cookies from the cookie jar. This breakout style transformation is easily implemented in a day with little/ no prep; simply print the activity sheets and setup instr
1st - 3rd
Basic Operations, Math
CCSS
2.NBT.A.1
, 2.NBT.A.1a
, 2.NBT.A.1b
+4
Division Strategies
Here are multiple division strategies. This includes visuals and some step by step instructions.
3rd - 5th
Basic Operations, Math
Mission Logistics Math Game: Rates & Word Problems (Time, Speed, Distance, Cost)
Mission Logistics is a real-world math strategy game that challenges students to solve missions using speed, distance, cost per km, capacity limits, and rate reasoning. Students step into the role of an emergency aid logistics analyst and complete missions by calculating and comparing: Time = Distance ÷ Speed Cost = (Cost per km × Distance) + Fixed cost per trip Cargo weight vs. vehicle capacity Efficiency balance (with time as the priority factor) Game Features: 3 differentiated play mo
3rd - 6th
Applied Math, Basic Operations, Money Math
CCSS
4.MD.A.2
, 5.MD.A.1
, 6.NS.A.1
+8
Multiplication Iditarod Connection-Be a Vet on the Trail and calculate!
Suitable for 4th grade students after they have learned strategies for multiplying 1 x 1 digits, 2 x 1 digits, and 2 x 2 digits. Interactive. Students begin by learning the history of the Iditarod Trail and read an article about the care the vets provide the dogs on the trail. Then, students are ready to help the dog team! They use their new skills to practice by performing calculations. There are 10 problems. Resource includes link to short video and article. Great resource to leave for
4th - 5th
Basic Operations
CCSS
5.NBT.B.5
Math Meeting Time - November
Everything you need to make your morning or afternoon meeting time a productive learning time. Calendar, attendance chart, counting the days of school, and a weather graph that align to the common core first grade math standards. Activities align with GoMath and will reinforce important first grade addition and subtraction. Emphasis is placed on commutative property, adding and subtracting with base ten blocks, and mental math.
1st
Basic Operations, Math, Numbers
CCSS
1.MD.C.4
, 1.NBT.A.1
, 1.NBT.C.4
+1
Election 2016: Voting and Presidents
This interactive unit helps students become familiar with the democratic process of voting through relevant math and language arts activities. Here's what's included:
Activity 1: The Campaign Trail: A budget is set for campaigning. Students use basic math skills to choose campaign strategies.
Activity 2: If I Were President: Students write about what they would do if they were president.
Activity 3: Design a Button: Students get creative and design a campaign button.
Activity 4: Man
3rd - 6th
Basic Operations, Other (Math), Writing
The Settlers of America – Colonial Simulation Game for Grades 5 and Up
⭐️ Engage your students with this hands-on, decision-making history game!Bring colonial America to life with The Settlers of America, an interactive simulation game where students take on the challenge of founding and managing their own British colony! Perfect for upper elementary and middle school classrooms, this activity combines history, strategy, critical thinking, and creativity — all in one unforgettable learning experience. Students will make real-world-inspired choices, face consequenc
5th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Basic Operations, Other (Social Studies), U.S. History
Business Math Simulation | Video Game Tycoon Financial Literacy | 5th-8th Grade
Bring math to life with a high-engagement, no-prep business simulation where your students become the CEO of their own video game studio! Designed specifically for 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade classrooms, this fast-paced 3-page print-and-play game challenges students to manage a $300 starting budget, invest in growth strategies, and navigate an unpredictable market spinner across a 12-month fiscal year. Zero Prep. Print & Play.No cutting, no laminating, and no complex setup. Just print the 3-
5th - 8th
Basic Operations, Financial Literacy
Percents: Understanding Credit Card Debt Worksheet for Student - Scenario 1
The question listed on Scenario 1 is as follows:
"In this scenario we purchased 1 item for $1000. (This could be a new TV, summer vacation, Laptop, etc.) We did not have the cash at the time so we charged it to our Visa. This particular credit card requires that we make a minimum payment of 13% each month. It also has an APR of 10%. Fill out the chart to find out how much you have paid at the end of the year and if you have a remaining balance. "
The chart is a great way for students to disc
7th - 10th
Algebra, Basic Operations, Math
Multiplication & Division Error Analysis | 4th–5th Grade | Everglades NP Mission
Everglades Mission: Multiplication & Division Error AnalysisThis cross-curricular resource combines math, reading comprehension, and STEM learning through an exciting Everglades National Park rescue adventure. As part of the National Park Rescue Missions Series, students strengthen multiplication and division reasoning skills while solving story-based rescue challenges connected to real-world problem solving, wildlife protection, and natural disaster response. What Students Will PracticeSolve
4th - 5th
Applied Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations
Valentine Subtraction Worksheets | Grade 1–2 | Picture Subtraction |50 Problems
Make February math lessons fun and engaging with these Valentine’s Day Subtraction Worksheets designed for Grade 1–2 students. In this shop-themed Valentine activity, students pretend they are running a small Valentine shop that sells treats and drinks. Each problem shows how many items the shop starts with and how many items are sold. Students subtract to find how many items are left. These worksheets focus on picture subtraction and visual strategies to support early learners. Students cross o
1st - 2nd
Basic Operations, Mental Math, Other (Math)
Grade 3–4 Multiplication & Division Math Game | Earth Day Activity | Eco Points
🌍 Make Earth Day Math Meaningful, Engaging, and Fun! Looking for a highly engaging way to teach multiplication & division word problems? This Earth Day Math Game transforms your classroom into a real-world decision-making experience where students earn, plan, and spend Eco Points like a game! 🎮 Why Teachers Love This ResourceThis isn’t just another worksheet — it’s a game-based learning experience students get excited about. ✔️ No-prep, ready-to-print ✔️ Real-world math application ✔️ Engagin
3rd - 4th
Basic Operations, Math Test Prep, Order of Operations
Coding with micro:bit - Operations on Random Numbers (Grades 3+)
Build Computational Thinking in Grade 3 with this micro:bit Coding Lesson!Looking for a meaningful way to blend coding and math in your classroom? This Number Machine lesson is your go-to resource! Designed for Grade 3+ educators, it walks students through a clear build plan using pseudocode before transitioning into actual coding with Microsoft MakeCode and micro:bit. Your learners will: Build a digital “number machine” that performs math operations on random numbers. Follow a scaffolded, ste
3rd - 4th
Basic Operations, Computer Science - Technology
Escape Room Operations with positive and negative numbers
🚢What Is Operation Deep Divide? Operation Deep Divide is a fully digital, self-contained escape room that runs in any web browser — no logins, no accounts, no installs. Students take on the role of Operative Zero, the only crew member who can save a research submarine stranded 800 metres below the ocean surface. To rescue the crew, they must crack six cipher-locked bulkheads using fraction multiplication and division, including mixed numbers. This isn't a worksheet disguised as a game. Studen
5th - 8th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations
CCSS
5.NF.B.4
, 5.NF.B.6
, 6.NS.A.1
+1
Multiplication & Division Error Analysis | 4th–5th Grade | Yellowstone Mission
Yellowstone Mission: Multiplication & Division Error AnalysisThis cross-curricular resource combines math, reading comprehension, and STEM learning through an exciting Yellowstone National Park rescue adventure. Make math practice more engaging with this story-driven Yellowstone rescue adventure! Students become part of the emergency response team as they solve multiplication and division error analysis challenges to help Larry, Gary, and Mary complete their mission safely. Perfect for Grades
4th - 5th
Applied Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations
Multiplication & Division Error Analysis | 4th–5th Grade | Grand Canyon Mission
Grand Canyon Mission: Multiplication & Division Error AnalysisThis cross-curricular resource combines math, reading comprehension, and STEM learning through an exciting Grand Canyon rescue adventure. Make math practice more engaging with this story-driven Grand Canyon rescue adventure! Students become part of an emergency rescue team as they solve multiplication and division error analysis challenges to help Larry, Gary, and Mary complete their mission safely. Perfect for Grades 4–5 math revie
4th - 5th
Applied Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations
Decimal Operations: Let's Go on a Road Trip
I created this road trip simulation as an end of unit activity to bring decimal operations to life for my students. Calculations involving money is just one way that students will interact with decimals in the real world. I use this activity in my fifth grade classroom, but the difficulty level could be adjusted to fit the needs of the students in your grade level. For example, teachers could incorporate rates (7th grade) by inviting students to calculate the gallons of gas necessary for the t
5th - 6th
Basic Operations, Decimals, Math
CCSS
5.NBT.B.7
, MP6
Toy Town Economy Rescue | Reset vs Boost Simulation Game (Austrian vs Keynes)
Most “economics” lessons in upper elementary turn into vocabulary drills. Kids can repeat words like “inflation” or “unemployment”… but they can’t explain what actually happens when a town’s economy slows down — or why different leaders choose different fixes. That’s the gap this simulation closes. Toy Town Economy Rescue is a hands-on classroom game where students run a pretend town economy and face realistic problems: people stop buying (spending drops)prices jump (inflation pressure)the town
4th - 6th
Basic Operations, Financial Literacy, Reading
CCSS
SL.4.1
, SL.4.4
, SL.5.1
+3
Aldo's Allowance Academy- Level 1: Wise Owlet's Club
What Is Aldo’s Allowance Academy?A screen-free, printable allowance system (Sold as a digital PDF) that becomes part of your family’s rhythm—teaching real money habits through everyday moments. Level 1- Wise Owlet’s Club (Suggested Ages 6–8) Foundations of Financial Literacy for Young LearnersGive your child a fun, age-appropriate introduction to money with the Wise Owlet’s Club, the first level of Aldo’s Allowance Academy. Designed for kids ages 6 to 8, this hands-on printable workbook teach
PreK - 2nd
Basic Operations, Financial Literacy, Money Math
Multiplication & Division Error Analysis | 4th–5th Grade | Niagara Falls Mission
Niagara Falls Mission: Multiplication & Division Error AnalysisThis cross-curricular resource combines math, reading comprehension, and STEM learning through an exciting Niagara Falls rescue adventure. Make math practice more engaging with this story-driven Niagara Falls rescue adventure! Students become part of an emergency engineering rescue team as they solve multiplication and division error analysis challenges to help Larry, Gary, and Mary restore power, repair turbines, and complete thei
4th - 5th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Engineering
Understanding the Pumpkin Economy: Halloween Supply & Demand Simulation
Understanding the Pumpkin Economy is a creative, Halloween-themed economics simulation that brings supply and demand to life! Perfect for middle school social studies, economics, or math classes, this resource engages students in role-play as farmers, distributors, and consumers navigating the pumpkin market during the Halloween season. What’s Inside:Clear Explanations: Student-friendly breakdowns of supply, demand, shortages, surpluses, and market equilibrium.Role-Play Simulation: Students take
6th - 12th
Basic Operations, Business, Economics
Also included in: Halloween & Autumn Activities Bundle for Grades 2-8
Needs & Wants Simulation Activity Grades 2-3
Help your students build essential financial literacy and decision-making skills with this engaging Needs and Wants Simulation Activity, ideal for grades 2 through 4. Using a $100 imaginary classroom budget, students are challenged to purchase items from a list of eleven goods and services while making thoughtful choices about what they truly need versus what they simply want. The activity encourages critical thinking, collaboration, and reflection, helping students better understand budgeting a
2nd - 3rd
Basic Operations, Financial Literacy, Government
CCSS
2.NBT.A.1
, 2.NBT.A.1a
, 2.NBT.A.4
+1
Multiplication & Division Error Analysis | 4th–5th Grade | Redwood NP Mission
Redwood Mission: Multiplication & Division Error AnalysisThis cross-curricular resource combines math, reading comprehension, and STEM learning through an exciting Redwood National Park rescue adventure. Make math practice more engaging with this story-driven Redwood National Park rescue adventure! Students become part of an emergency forest rescue team as they solve multiplication and division error analysis challenges to help Larry, Gary, and Mary guide hikers, repair camps, clear trails, an
4th - 5th
Applied Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations
MATH SIMULATION Worksheet Packet! Run an Arcade Mixed Math
This simulation can be used within several grades, depending on the level of your students. I recommend this for advanced 3rd grade, 4th grade and beginning of the year 5th grade.
There are 14 pages of simulating opening and operating a skating rink! (also INCLUDES 14 page ANSWER KEY)
Students are asked to add, subtract, multiply and divide their way through this packet as they determine start up and operating costs for their skating rink!
Numbers go up into seven digits.
Difficulty level
3rd - 6th
Basic Operations, Decimals, Math
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