Algebra Math Mystery Activity - Equations, Exponents & Polynomials + 8th Grade

This Algebra Math Mystery is a fun activity to reinforce students' skills working with equations, finding the slope, exponents, and polynomials (please see the math skills covered section below for more information about the content covered). Engage and motivate your students during math time with this fun algebra activity! Easy prep! Just Print & Solve! Or go paperless with the new Google Slides option provided.

⭐A video hook is provided to set the stage to engage! Check out the video hook in the preview section.

⭐A bonus ENDING VIDEO clip is included to celebrate finishing the mystery.

Distance Learning Option: In the teacher instructions section, there is a link to open the worksheets digitally via Google Slides. The worksheets can be completed in edit mode. Please note you will need to make a copy of the Google Slides to your drive before you can edit.

Students have to use their algebra skills to discover what the aliens are planning to turn all of humankind into!

MATH SKILLS COVERED

There are five clues to crack to solve the mystery:

• Clue 1: Solve Multi-Step Equations
• Clue 2: Find the Slope Given Two Points
• Clue 3: Solve Multi-Step Equations with Fractional Coefficients
• Clue 4: Evaluate Positive/Negative Exponents with Positive/Negative Bases
• Clue 5: Add & Subtract Polynomials

Also included:

• Printable awards
• Answer key and elimination guide
• Editable list to alter the mystery outcome
• Video Hook
• Digital worksheet option with Google Slides

Browse more 8th Grade Math Mysteries HERE.

This algebra math mystery is also available in versions for 5th, 6th, and 7th grades. Click on the links below to find:

Algebra Math Mystery: Case of The Alien Apocalypse (GRADE 5)

Algebra Math Mystery: Case of The Alien Apocalypse (GRADE 6)

Algebra Math Mystery: Case of The Alien Apocalypse (GRADE 7)

Thank you!