Challenge your students to find the treasure by using Pythagorean Theorem to explore the pirate territory. Students follow a scenario of problems to find a treasure buried by Pythagoras. Student tested and approved.✔ Included in this resource:• Pirate treasure hunt scenario • Pirate map • Student directions and problems • Directions for extension for student-created treasure hunts • Answer key This resource is for teachers daring to try something new!Multiple ways to use:- Set up at a math
Save with this set of 18 logic puzzles which are great for bell-ringers, time-fillers, and early-finishers. Keep even your brightest students challenged. Answer keys included for all puzzles. Included in this bundle☆ Fall Logic Puzzles☆ Winter Logic Puzzles☆ Spring Logic PuzzlesRelated Products• December Logic Puzzles for Winter Math• February Logic Puzzles for Valentine's math• January Logic Puzzles for winter math• Logic Puzzles - BIG bundle of logic puzzles to use all year long (SAVE)
Logic problems are fun for bell-ringers, time-fillers, and challenge. This set of ready-to-use 6 Spring-themed problems are great for your middle school math and secondary math students. Keep even your brightest students challenged. Included in this resource:- 6 Spring-themed logic problems of medium level - Answer Key - Great for math centers, time fillers, or bell-ringers. - Note: the logic puzzles may require more than one review of the clues. Love Logic Puzzles? MUST have logic puzzles
Fall math fun with this set of 6 Fall themed logic problems great for bell-ringers, time-fillers, and challenge. This set includes 1 Halloween themed and 1 Thanksgiving themed problem Great for your middle school math, pre-Algebra and Algebra students. Keep even your brightest students challenged. Included in this resource:- 6 Fall themed logic problems of medium level - Answer Key -Teacher's guide with suggested uses This resource also part of the Logic for the Seasons Bundle Love Logic P
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Engage students with this set of 5 activities that explore the area and circumference of circles through the art of Kandinsky. Skip the worksheets and jump into this mini-project. This detailed guide includes:Complete teacher’s guide for 5 45-60 minute lessons17 pages of ready-to-use Student Handouts A complete list of materials A presentation on the work of Wassily Kandinsky and accompanying informational textSkills Developed in this lesson:Students will describe relationships of inscribed c
140 word problems for creative problem-solving. Great for bell-ringers, time-fillers, and weekly challenges all year long. Two sizes for ease in your classroom. Included in this bundle- Fall Puzzlers- Winter Puzzlers- Spring Puzzlers - Summer Puzzlers - Problem Solving Strategies: Printables for the classroom and notebooksThe problems do not require a given set of prior knowledge but algebra equations can be used to solve. Great for your middle school math, pre-Algebra and Algebra studen
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Logic Puzzles for Summer Math is a set of 4 Summer-themed logic problems great for bell-ringers, time-fillers, enrichment and problem solving. Great for your middle school math and secondary math students. Keep even your brightest students challenged. Included in this guide- 4 Summer-themed logic problems of medium level - Answer Key - Great for math centers, time fillers, or bell-ringers. - Note: the logic puzzles may require more than one review of the clues. This resource available in th
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Area, Scale, Quadratic Equation: Algebra Garden Design Project brings together math concepts for a real-world application. Students are given parameters to create a garden design. Students apply quadratic equations (optional), calculate area, draw in scale, and problem-solve to create a garden design. This resource includes:- Student project pages - Teacher guidelines Multiple ways to use:- Set up at a math-center with other Algebra 1 activities - Differentiate by providing to individual stud
Logic puzzles are excellent for bell-ringers, time fillers and challenge. This set of 4 February-themed logic problems is great for your middle school math and secondary math students. Keep even your brightest students challenged. Included in this guide- 4 February-themed logic problems of medium level - Answer Key - Great for math centers, time fillers, or bell-ringers. - Note: the logic puzzles may require more than one review of the clues. Love Logic Puzzles? MUST have logic puzzles se
Have fun in October with this set of 4 October-themed logic problems including 1 Halloween-themed problem. Great for bell-ringers, time-fillers, and challenge. Great for your middle school math and secondary math students. Keep even your brightest students challenged. Included in this guide- 4 October-themed logic problems of medium level - Answer Key - Great for math centers, time fillers, or bell-ringers. - Note: the logic puzzles may require more than one review of the clues. Love Log
Spring math puzzles is a set of 40 math problems great for bell-ringers, time-fillers, and challenge. The problems do not require a given set of prior knowledge but Algebra equations can be used to solve. Multiple problem solving techniques can be used to solve them. Great for your middle school math, pre-Algebra and Algebra students. Keep even your brightest students challenged. Included in this guide- 40 word problems on cards for printing and placement at math centers - 40 of the same wor
Students (and teachers) love logic problems for bell-ringers, time-fillers, and challenge. This set of 4 April-themed logic problems is great for your middle school math and secondary math students. Keep even your brightest students challenged. Included in this guide- 4 Spring-themed logic problems of medium level - Answer Key - Great for math centers, time fillers, or bell-ringers. - Note: the logic puzzles may require more than one review of the clues. Love Logic Puzzles? MUST have log
Cartesian Coordinates Map Distances and Coordinates Mini-Project is a mini-adventure that applies Cartesian map distances. Students determine the path they will take, record distances and “sights” as they travel building a travel log. Students then create their own adventure and map. A big hit with students! This resource includes:- Cartesian coordinate map - Student handouts for engaging in activity - Student handouts for creating their own adventure -Suggested uses Multiple ways to use:- S
Logic puzzles are excellent for bell-ringers, time fillers and challenge. This set of 4 December-themed logic problems is great for your middle school math and secondary math students. Keep even your brightest students challenged. I often give these out before Winter Break. Included in this guide- 4 December-themed logic problems of medium level - Answer Key - Great for math centers, time fillers, or bell-ringers. - Note: the logic puzzles may require more than one review of the clues. Love
Problem Solving Puzzles for Fall is a set of 40 math problems: great for problem solving bell-ringers, time-fillers, and math challenges. The problems do not require a given set of prior knowledge. Multiple problem solving techniques can be used to solve them. Great for your middle school math, pre-Algebra and Algebra students. Keep even your brightest students challenged. Included in this resource:- 40 word problems on cards for printing and placement of math centers - 40 of the same word
Logic Puzzles for June is a set of 4 June-themed logic problems great for bell-ringers, time-fillers, and challenge. Great for your middle school math and secondary math students. Keep even your brightest students challenged. Included in this resource- 4 June-themed logic problems of medium level - Answer Key - Great for math centers, time fillers, or bell-ringers. - Note: the logic puzzles may require more than one review of the clues. This resource available in the following bundles:- Mi
40 winter themed math problems great for bell-ringers, time-fillers, and early finishers. The problems do not require a given set of prior knowledge but Algebra equations can be used to solve. Great for your middle school math, pre-Algebra and Algebra students. Keep even your brightest students challenged! Included in this guide- 40 word problems on cards for printing and placement of math centers - 40 of the same word problems in presentation format to be projected or printed and placed on
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