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Easter Math Mystery 4th Grade Easter Activity: Case of the Egg Thief

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Easter Math Mystery Activity to keep your students engaged and learning around the holiday! The 'Case of the Egg Thief' (4th Grade Edition) will add an exciting twist to your math sessions. Easy prep! Just Print & Solve! OR NEW Google Docs option to save paper!

A video hook sets the stage for engagement! Check out the video hook in the preview section.

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

(Please note: The videos now come with voiceovers to read the story).

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Students must use their math skills to eliminate suspects so they can find out WHO stole the Easter Eggs!

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Math Skills Required to Unlock Clues

There are five clues to crack to solve the mystery:

  • Clue 1: Elapsed Time
  • Clue 2: Equivalent Fractions
  • Clue 3: Missing Addends to Make 1,000
  • Clue 4: Multiplying Single-Digit Numbers by Double-Digit Numbers
  • Clue 5: Dividing Triple-Digit Numbers by Single-Digit Numbers (NO remainders)

Students must use critical thinking skills to determine what clues are telling them to eliminate from the list of possible suspects.

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Multiple Uses

- Centers

- Independent Work Packets

- Math Practice and Review sessions

- Consolidation

- Early-Finishers

- Spiral Review

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How long will this activity take?

The time it takes to complete will vary between 30 minutes and 2 hours or more! It mainly depends on how familiar your students are with the math mystery format and how difficult they find themath skills covered in the mystery. Please check the math skills outlined in the clues above to help determine suitability for your class.

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Want different math skills?

The Case of the Egg Thief is available in the other Grade editions listed below. Click to check out the math skills covered in each packet.

Easter Math Mystery: Case of the Egg Thief (GRADE K) <<< 5 W's Structure

Easter Math Mystery: Case of the Egg Thief (GRADE 1)

Easter Math Mystery: Case of the Egg Thief (GRADE 2)

Easter Math Mystery: Case of the Egg Thief (GRADE 3)

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Add extra motivation with this Detective Rank Chart Download the Mystery Record & Rank Chart FREEBIE HERE

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Mrs. J.

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