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Critical thinking instructional technology Common Core 7.EE.B.4a resources
Logic Owl Grades 6-8 Weekly Math Challenge (Level E)
With a unique approach to developing math problem-solving skills, this packet contains 39 high-interest number puzzles. Each activity features a paragraph with data, except that the actual numbers are missing. A list of number choices is provided and students are charged with doing the math and thinking to determine which number belongs in which blank space. Topics range from wildlife to outer space to vacation travel to sports and many more. These materials are great for a weekly special activ
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5th - 8th
World Oceans Day FISHERIES - Friend or foe?
A math game that uses BASIC ALGEBRA, DATA and PERCENTAGES linked to the effects of over-harvesting our oceans.Complete basic algebraic equations and record your findings as you play the game. Plot your findings onto a graph to compare the effects of scenarios and the decisions made by humanity as they harvest from our oceans. Children learn and make decisions and explore the relationship between cause and effect in this hands-on game. A set of 10 SCENARIO CARDS extends the game and introduce fa
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4th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS3-4
Escape the Classroom Middle School/Upper Elementary NO PREP Mystery puzzle with
Please see the video preview for a full walkthrough of this fun critical thinking adventure. It's the last day of school, and time to go -- but the classroom is locked! Can you solve the clues to escape?” Your kids will love this challenging but not frustrating escape room! This room is designed with upper elementary and middle school grades in mind and addresses some specific standards and skills in a fun an engaging way. There are a number of puzzles and codes to solve, and learning happens na
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4th - 7th
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Algebra Bundle 5 units 100+ pages Notes, Activities, Quizzes, and more
Algebra Bundle of 100+ pages. There is 5 units in this bundle. Each unit contains plans, notes, activities, interactive reviews, and a quiz. Included is my personal notes on things that I have used in my classroom. The topics of the 5 units are Exponents, Order of Operations, Math Properties, Combining Like Terms, and Solving Equations. Again each topic contains 20+ pages of content.
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4th - 7th
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7th Grade Solving One Step Equations Backtracking & Balancing BUNDLE
This digital activity bundle is designed to help students develop a deep understanding of 7th Grade Math solving one-step linear equations using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. The emphasis is on the transition from the backtracking model with reverse operations to the algorithm of balancing both sides of the equation. This interactive activity series on solving 1 step equations contains positive and negative rational numbers - fractions and decimals.This activity is a 3-seri
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7th - 8th
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SOLVED - Math Thought Routine
This is a graphic organizer overviewing the Thought Routine called SOLVED, which promotes critical thinking during problem-solving in math. This can be particularly useful when working with multi-step word problems. Solved is an acronym that stands for: (S)tate the problem(O)perations to use(L)ay out a plan(V)isualize(E)xecute plan(D)oes it make sense? This graphic organizer can be printed on 8.5"x11" paper, or it can be printed and laminated on a 24"x18" poster to model thought processes in the
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2nd - 8th
Parking Structure Math - Projects & PBL
Driving Question:How can space be planned efficiently?Description:Meet the Weird Car Parking Structure. Located downtown in the great city of Santa Cruz, California (whose city motto is Keep Santa Cruz Weird), the parking structure wants to accommodate all shapes of cars. Even weird ones. How many cars will fit in the structure? And, yes. The city planner now wants to accommodate an Internet tower in the shape of a surfer in the center. Students will be drawing four levels of parking struc
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7th - 8th
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7th Grade Solving One Step Equations Multiplication & Division - A Cool Model
This digital lesson activity is on 7th Grade Math solving one-step linear equations with multiplying and dividing, using reverse operations by backtracking. This interactive activity on solving 1 step equations has a bit of guided notes with a video example and scaffolded examples that students can put in notes. A neat visual model to make solving 1-step equations with multiplication and division understandable, easy and fun! Contains positive and negative rational numbers - fractions and decima
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7th - 9th
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Also included in: 7th Grade Solving One Step Equations Backtracking & Balancing BUNDLE
7th Grade Solving One Step Equations Activity - Addition Subtraction - Fun Model
This digital lesson activity is on 7th Grade Math solving one-step linear equations with adding and subtracting, using reverse operations by backtracking. This interactive activity on solving 1 step equations has a bit of guided notes with a video example and scaffolded examples that students can put in notes. A neat visual model to make solving 1-step equations with addition and subtraction understandable, easy and fun! Contains positive and negative rational numbers - fractions and decimals.Th
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7th - 8th
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CCSS:
Also included in: 7th Grade Solving One Step Equations Backtracking & Balancing BUNDLE
7th Grade Solving One Step Equations All Operations by Backtracking & Balancing
This digital lesson activity is on 7th Grade Math solving two-step linear equations using reverse operations by backtracking. This interactive lesson resource on solving 1 step equations has a bit of guided notes with a video example and scaffolded examples that students can put in notes. A neat visual model to make solving 1-step equations understandable, easy and fun! Emphasis is on the transition from the visual backtracking model with reverse operations to the traditional algorithm of balanc
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7th - 9th
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Also included in: 7th Grade Solving One Step Equations Backtracking & Balancing BUNDLE
Sept. 15 Math & Literature: Agatha Christie, Detective Novelist | Mixed Review
During this middle school math warm-up activity, students solve clues to find the Mystery Year of Agatha Christie's birthday. The clues involve logical reasoning with a truth table, least common multiple, order of operations with fractions, and perimeter of a rectangle. Your PDF download includes:2-page digital version with horizontal layout, prepped for Easel 1-page printable version2 pages of Teacher Notes including step-by-step Solutions and more.1-page file, How to Use History-Mystery Puzzle
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6th - 8th
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Polya Problem-Solving Mini Lesson PDF: Integrate Middle School Math and History
This math-history activity is dated December 13, the birthday of Hungarian mathematician George Pólya. Middle school students apply problem-solving strategies as they solve math clues for the missing year. Your print/digit PDF include these pages:1-page student puzzle, prepped for Easel 1-page annotated Answer Key Teacher Notes including step-by-step solutions, extensions, and a variety of professional development supportAll Math History-Mystery Puzzles connect mathematics to history, inspiratio
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6th - 8th
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