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)
Probability project is a set of 5 probability activities using genetics to practice and learn probability. Students begin with a story and move through multiple levels of working with genetics to calculate increasingly more complicated probability. Included in this resource:- Student pages for 5 parts of probability project with 2 possible sequences (EDITABLE) - Answer key - EDITABLE Rubric - Teacher's guide - Plus BONUS Probability dragon-themed task cards ($1.60 value) Great for your 7
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
Challenge your students with this set of 6 logic problems for winter. Great for bell-ringers, time-fillers, and earl-finishers. Keep even your brightest students challenged. Included in this resource:- 6 Winter-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. More seasonally-themed logic problems: Fall and SpringAlso available in a money saving seasonal l
Have some fun with sequences by creating Fibonacci Spirals in this ready-to-use activity. Students learn about examples of fibonacci sequence in art and nature and then apply the sequence to creating spirals as well as learning how to scale their drawings and what happens to the ratios in different scales. This is scale, ratio, and number pattern all rolled into one! This detailed guide includes:● Complete teacher’s guide for a 75-90 minute lesson ● Student handouts on Fibonacci spiral and S
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
Logic Puzzles FREE logic puzzle sampler is a ready to use logic problem for your class. Great for math centers, time fillers or bell ringers. MUST have logic puzzles sets include: ☆ Summer Logic Puzzles☆ Seasonal Logic Puzzle Bundle☆ Fall Logic Puzzles☆ Winter Logic Puzzles ☆ Logic Puzzles for All Year Long BIG Bundle☆ Winter Logic Puzzles ☆ Spring Logic Puzzles☆ April Logic PuzzlesThis purchase is for one teacher only. If you want to share, please share the link so that your colleagu
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
Opposite Integers on a Number Line Activity (6.NS.C.6.) Paper Chain is a great way to practice opposite integers on a number line. Students solve one link which leads to the answer on the next link. Opposite Integers on a Number Line focuses on common core standard: 6.NS.C.6. and 7.NS.A.1b. My students LOVE this activity. This resource includes:- Paper chain links with Opposite Integers on a Number Line problems to solve - Answer key - Teacher's guide. A great addition to your middle scho
Students love this paper chain activity to Add and Subtract Positive and Negative Integers (7.NS.A.1c.). Students solve one link which leads to the answer on the next link. 15 problems in all. My students LOVE this activity and add to their chains with multiple topics throughout the year. These cards address common core standard: 7.NS.A.1c. Also available in money-saving bundle of Paper Chain Activities for 7th grade math concepts. Integer related resources include:- Positive and Negative I
September Logic Puzzles (Great for Fall or Autumn) is a set of 4 September-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 guide- 4 September-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
Engage students in their practice and review of Absolute Value Inequalities with this self-checking paper chain activity. Great for partners or races. Students solve one link which leads to the answer on the next link. My students LOVE this activity. Self-checking and easy enough for a sub! Included in this resource:- 14 Absolute value Inequalities problems - Answer key - Teacher's guide Related bundles include:- Algebra 1 Paper Chain Bundle- Algebra 1 Activities Bundle- Algebra 1 MEG
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
Positive and Negative Integers Coded message activity (7.NS.A.1c.) is a fun way to review operations with positive and negative integers. Students solve problems including adding, subtracting, dividing, and multiplying to finish a code of letters and then use the code to find a message. Two different messages and codes are included in this set. This is appropriate for students new to positive and negative integers. ANSWER KEY INCLUDED. NOTE: There are not problems for all 26 letters. Each
The Add and Subtract Fractions Practice and Review Paper Chain Activity is a great way to engage students' understanding of adding and subtracting fractions. Students solve one link which leads to the answer on the next link. Problems include fractions with unlike denominators. Add to your chains with multiple topics throughout the year. This activity addresses: 7.NS.A.3. (Answer key included). NOTE: This activity does not included mixed numbers. This activity works well after Adding and Subt
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
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