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Thanksgiving social studies Common Core 7.EE.B.4 resources
Plan a Thanksgiving Dinner Project - Add, Subtract, Divide and Multiply Decimals
Get your students excited about applying their decimal operation skills with this "Plan a Thanksgiving" project! This product walks them through the steps of creating a guest list and listing prices and ingredients needed for their main dish, sides, and desserts. Along the way they will need to add up the prices and keep track of their budget. The project also includes two extension questions where they will need to think deeper to find the total price for the entire dinner and calculate how muc
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4th - 8th
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Hidden Figures Movie Guide/Worksheet | NASAMathmetician African American Women
I used this worksheet to accompany viewing the movie Hidden Figures with my middle schoolers. Questions follow along with the story, hitting major plot points and raises issues of the Civil Rights Movement around the 1960's. Perfect to culminate a unit on space science, and the space race. Cross curricular topics including a historical look at women in the workplace, and struggles of people of color in the south mid-century. This is a perfect fit for showing during Black History Month/African-Am
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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MS-PS2-4
, MS-PS2-2
, MS-PS2-5
, MS-PS2-1
Thanksgiving Turkey Nest Challenge Engineering Activity
Thanksgiving Turkey Nest STEM ChallengeStudents will practice the Engineering Design Process with this hands-on STEM challenge building a turkey nest to safely catch a falling egg. A fun twist on the classic egg-drop challenge, this activity is an exciting way to foster critical thinking and team-building skills! An included bonus activity adds an additional theoretical design challenge and writing topic. Students must brainstorm and design a device to protect the newly laid turkey eggs from pre
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3rd - 9th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
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Also included in:Â Fall & Halloween STEM Challenges Activity Bundle
Thanksgiving Math Activities Algebra 2
This Thanksgiving Math Activities Algebra 2 is a fun, quick way for students to practice solving a system of equations problem, solving absolute value inequalities, and graphing quadratic equations. Students can then color the turkeys in this Thanksgiving Math Activities Algebra 2, and then you can use them as classroom decor. It's such a cute way to get them doing some math when the last thing on their minds is working on math problems right before Thanksgiving break or fall break.This Thanksgi
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9th - 12th
Two Step Equations Thanksgiving Turkey Activity
This engaging Thanksgiving activity has students practicing solving two-step equations. It's the perfect activity to do right before Thanksgiving break!Students will solve 2-step equations on turkey feathers and match the solutions to those on turkeys. They can work individually or in groups to solve the 20 equations and glue the feathers to the 4 turkeys with the correct solution. These can be printed in color or black & white for students to color.Operations with negative numbers are requi
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7th - 8th
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One Step Equations Color By Number Thanksgiving | Math Color By Number
One-Step Equations Coloring Page - Thanksgiving
This is a one-step equation coloring sheet. The students will select the appropriate one-step equation that represents a word problem. They will then color the accompanying sheet based on their answers.
I recommend printing the worksheet and the coloring page using your printer's 2-per page feature. I do this in my classroom to save paper and the type is plenty big enough for the students to be able to see.
This activity is Common Core aligned:
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Middle School Math Color By Number Growing Bundle
Thanksgiving Math Activity Solving 2 Step Equations
Thanksgiving activity for math class! In this Thanksgiving-themed activity, students practice solving two-step linear equations. Students travel in pairs to eight stations as they practice solving two-step equations (including fractional coefficients and negative numbers). There are 6 stations with two-step equations and 2 stations with word problems that can be modeled by two-step equations. Now includes a version for Google Drive!Procedure:-You can either set up the 8 stations at groups of
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7th - 9th
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Also included in:Â 7th Grade Math Curriculum Bundle
Autumn & Thanksgiving Solving Algebraic Equations and Inequalities Bundle
This Bundle includes Two Thanksgiving Math Menu Activities and 6 Tiered Autumn Inspired Matching worksheets! Great for Thanksgiving and the Fall season!Matching Assignments:It comes with 6 tiered Autumn leaves inspired worksheets that can be used to differentiate among leveled learners. Students will practice with One Step, Two Step and Multi-step Equations and Inequalities.Math Menu Activities:The Thanksgiving inspired Math Menus for Solving Two Step Equations and Inequalities folds into a boo
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7th - 9th
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Thanksgiving Math Activity Solving 2 Step Inequalities
Thanksgiving activity for math class! In this Thanksgiving-themed activity, students practice solving two-step linear inequalities. Students travel in pairs to eight stations as they practice solving two-step inequalities (including negative coefficients and fractions). There are 6 stations with two-step inequalities and 2 stations with word problems that can be modeled by two-step inequalities. Now includes a version for Google Drive!Procedure:-You can either set up the 8 stations at groups
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7th - 9th
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Also included in:Â 7th Grade Math Curriculum Bundle
Solving 2 step equation word problems
Why did the turkey cross the road? A Thanksgiving puzzle - A fun way to solve 2 step equation word problems that use the distributive property and fractions. Meets common core standards 7.EE.4, and 8. EE.7b
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6th - 8th
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The Great Stock Market Challenge - Complete Math Unit
Suitable and adapted for grades 5-12Open the Preview to see more detailed informationWatch the movie to see a high speed play through of the presentationThis complete cross-curricular unit has students learn about companies, research stocks, create a portfolio, track their performance, submit their project and write a test. Students will learn about real life financial literacy, trade-offs, decision making, strategies, and apply mathematical concepts.The unit runs about 10-14 weeks long, with an
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5th - 12th
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Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
Students will answer 10 word problems while watching Charlie Brown Thanksgiving.
There is ONE answer key for 8th grade (the 8th grade questions are the same, one just has the equations already set up.) and ONE answer key for 7th grade.
This is a worksheet with 10 word problems front and back and a coloring sheet at the bottom. If you prefer this as stations, please find the stations here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Charlie-Brown-Thanksgiving-STATIONS-2893525
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7th - 8th
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One Step Equations Thanksgiving Turkey Activity
This engaging Thanksgiving activity has students practice solving equations. Students will solve 1-step equations on turkey feathers and match the solutions to those on turkeys.This is a great activity to have students do in pairs or groups, but you can also have students complete it individually. They solve the 20 equations and glue the feathers to the 4 turkeys with the correct solution.It's the perfect activity for those days right before Thanksgiving break!These can be printed in color or bl
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6th - 7th
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Two Step Equations Thanksgiving Puzzle
In this Thanksgiving puzzle review worksheet, students will solve 14 problems on two-step equations. Students will be working with integers, fractions and decimals. Students will need to decode the Thanksgiving puzzle, which is a joke. The puzzle is, "What do you call a turkey the day after Thanksgiving? Lucky!" I hope you and your students have fun with this activity! :)Hit the "View Preview" button to see the full resource!4 versions are included.Black and WhiteColorLimited colorNo Graphics (s
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6th - 8th
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Solving Equations - Digital Thanksgiving Escape Room
Looking for a fun and interactive way to put your math skills to the test? Look no further! This digital activity is the perfect opportunity to flex your mental muscles. Solve a series of mathematical equations and problems to escape the room, all while planning the perfect Thanksgiving dinner. But watch out – one wrong answer could spell disaster for your feast, so think fast and stay sharp!
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6th - 9th
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Thanksgiving Solving Multi-step Inequalities Color by Number 6th 7th 8th Grades
Are you searching for a fun, easy-to-use, no-prep activity or worksheet for this Thanksgiving season? Do you want your kids (6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th grades) to learn multi-step inequalities while having a great time? Well, this Thanksgiving math color-by-number worksheet is just what you need.Simply print and go. This allows you to enjoy some free time for other tasks or just to relax. Plus, your students will love the fact that they not only have to work but also get to relax with coloring.Here
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6th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Thanksgiving Solving Inequalities Color by Number: Coloring Activity Bundle
Solving One Step Inequalities | Doodle Math Twist on Color by Number Worksheet
Make inequalities review and practice a blast with this print-and-go Doodle Math activity. Includes two levels with 36 questions total to practice solving one-step inequalities with positive integers (level 1) and both positive/negative integers (level 2). Each correct answer unlocks doodle patterns to complete pumpkin and forest themed images perfect for back-to-school, fall, Halloween, and Thanksgiving. If your students love color by number or color by code, they’ll love Doodle Math!Includes…✅
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6th - 7th
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Also included in:Â 6th - 8th Grade Doodle Math Worksheets | Twist on Color by Number | Sub Plan
Thanksgiving Solving One-step Inequalities Color by Number 6th 7th 8th Grades
Are you searching for a fun, easy-to-use, no-prep activity or worksheet for this Thanksgiving season? Do you want your kids (6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th grades) to learn one-step inequalities while having a great time? Well, this Thanksgiving math color-by-number worksheet is just what you need.Simply print and go. This allows you to enjoy some free time for other tasks or just to relax. Plus, your students will love the fact that they not only have to work but also get to relax with coloring.Here ar
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6th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Thanksgiving Solving Inequalities Color by Number: Coloring Activity Bundle
Thanksgiving Math Menu Activity // Solving Two Step Algebraic Equations
This Thanksgiving inspired Math Menu of Solving Two Step Algebraic Equations folds into a booklet and offers student choice in choosing the questions they will complete. Student choice gives students a sense of ownership and responsibility for the questions they are choosing and they will tend to choose questions based on their level of understanding, which also makes it an easy differentiation tool and easy grading for the teacher.In this assignment, students will practice writing and solving t
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6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Autumn & Thanksgiving Solving Algebraic Equations and Inequalities Bundle
Thanksgiving Solving Two-step Inequalities Color by Number 6th 7th 8th Grades
Are you searching for a fun, easy-to-use, no-prep activity or worksheet for this Thanksgiving season? Do you want your kids (6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th grades) to learn two-step inequalities while having a great time? Well, this Thanksgiving math color-by-number worksheet is just what you need.Simply print and go. This allows you to enjoy some free time for other tasks or just to relax. Plus, your students will love the fact that they not only have to work but also get to relax with coloring.Here ar
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6th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Thanksgiving Solving Inequalities Color by Number: Coloring Activity Bundle
Solving One Step Equations Thanksgiving Riddle
6th and 7th grade common core. A thanksgiving riddle in which students solve one step equations to find the answer.The problems are Addition, Subtraction and Multiplication problems.
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6th - 8th
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Thanksgiving Task Cards - Multi Step Equations Word Problems Variables on 1 side
Master Multi Step Equations with Engaging Task Cards right before Thanksgiving Break Transform your algebra lessons with these NO PREP Multi Step Equations Word Problems with Variables on One Side using Task Cards with a Thanksgiving Theme. This printable activity features 16 task cards, each presenting a unique real-world scenario. Answer sheets are included, allowing students to show their work or write answers, promoting critical thinking and problem-solving skills. With the provided answer k
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6th - 9th
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Thanksgiving Two-step Equations Color by Number 6th 7th 8th Grades
Are you searching for a fun, easy-to-use, no-prep activity or worksheet for this Thanksgiving season? Do you want your kids (6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th grades) to learn two-step equations while having a great time? Well, this Thanksgiving math color-by-number worksheet is just what you need.Simply print and go. This allows you to enjoy some free time for other tasks or just to relax. Plus, your students will love the fact that they not only have to work but also get to relax with coloring.Here are t
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6th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Thanksgiving Solving Equations Color by Number Bundle 6th 7th 8th Grades
Washington's Hidden Legacy: A Presidents’ Day Challenge
Embark on an enthralling journey of discovery with "Washington's Hidden Legacy: A Presidents’ Day Challenge." This engaging and educational product is perfect for students eager to dive into the depths of American history and test their problem-solving skills.Storyline: In a quiet corner of their school library, four students uncover an ancient journal belonging to a close aide of George Washington. The journal contains cryptic messages and mathematical puzzles related to the "Chalice of Liberty
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5th - 9th
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