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Quadratics "Clue" Project for either Algebra 1 or Algebra 2. Fun way for your class to learn and practice quadratics by solving a murder mystery. Students will be required to graph and solve equations to determine who committed a murder, with what weapon, and the location of the crime. This project can be done individually or in groups of up to 3. The project will last several days, probably up to a week depending on the ability of your students and whether or not you are on a block schedule.

Texas Empresario (last names) Word Search. I didn't see one for this topic, so I made one. Word Searches have very little educational value but they are perfect for those fast students that always finish everything before other students. Give them a puzzle and let them use a highlighter, if you prefer. I use these on testing days and they never get tired of them. This way they are quiet while everyone has a chance to finish their quiz/test. And thank you for supporting my TpT habit :P

This is a matching activity for use as a warm-up or review of TEK A1D for the Algebra 1 STAAR test. You could have your students work on this individually or in partners (includes answer key). Simply print and cut out. Have 1st period bag them in cheap plastic sandwich bags so they're ready to go for the next class. Some teachers use mailing envelopes. Allowing students to work in partners, not only promotes peer tutoring, but also means you only needs half as many sets to photocopy. This acti