Earth Day Activity: Case of the Litterbug (2nd Grade Earth Day Math Mystery)
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Description
Earth Day Math, Earth Day common core aligned Math Mystery 2nd Grade Edition “The Case of The Litterbug.” Easy prep! Just Print & Solve! Or go paperless with the new Google Slides option provided within your download.
⭐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.
Update: >>The Videos now have voiceovers<<
Your students will be engaged and motivated by this fun detective story, which encourages critical thinking as they must reason their way through eliminating litterbug suspects.
⭐Easy Prep!⭐
- PDF printable version - print and copy the worksheets, and your student detectives are ready to solve!
- Google Slides Digital version - Find the link in the Teacher Instructions section to open the worksheets digitally in Google Slides. Make a copy for your students and assign it. Students must be in 'edit' mode to enter answers.
⭐<<<<<Math Skills covered in this Math Mystery:>>>>>⭐
- Clue 1: Addition Word Problems (Read Clue 1 guide here)
- Clue 2: Making 65 (fill in the missing number) - addition and subtraction
- Clue 3: Balancing Subtraction Equations (1-digit and 2-digit numbers)
- Clue 4: Properties of 2D & 3D Shapes (counting edges, vertices, and faces - visuals provided)
- Clue 5: Adding multiples of 10 and 100
⭐Also included:
- Answer key
- The worksheets in Google Slides
- Printable certificates
- Editable Suspects list! This way, you can change the suspect names and alter the outcome of the mystery. There are also two alternative pre-made lists you can use instead. This is a great option if your students have already done this mystery story before and you need to change the mystery answer.
How long will this activity take?
The time to complete will vary anywhere between 30 minutes and 2 hours! It mainly depends on how familiar your students are with the math mystery format and how difficult they find math skills covered in the particular mystery. Please check the math skills outlined in the clues above to help determine suitability for your class. I recommend pacing this activity by giving students one clue at a time. Once the whole class has completed a clue, move on to the next clue within the same lesson or the next math session. New math content presented? Make a lesson out of it by modeling the math before diving into the clue. I like to say, "We must learn something new before attempting the next clue." There are lots of ways to implement this activity in your classroom; learn more in the blog post link below:
Read Blog Post: Five Easy Ways to use Math Mysteries in your Classroom.
⭐Multiple Uses⭐
Great for:
- Review
- Consolidation
- Math Centers
- Extra Practice
- Enrichment
- Early Finishers
- Homework
- Substitute Teachers
Great Earth Day Math Activity!
This Earth Day Math Mystery activity is available for GRADES 1-6!
Case of the Litterbug ==Grade 1== Click here
Case of the Litterbug ==Grade 2== Click here
Case of the Litterbug ==Grade 3== Click here
Case of the Litterbug ==Grade 4== Click here
Case of the Litterbug ==Grade 5== Click here
Case of the Litterbug ==Grade 6== Click here
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Add extra motivation with this Detective Rank Chart Download the Mystery Record & Rank Chart FREEBIE HERE
⭐Bundle and Save!⭐
COMPLETE Math Mystery Bundle for GRADE 2
HOLIDAY Math Mystery Bundle {GRADE 2}
SEASONS Math Mystery Bundle Pack (GRADE 2)
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>>Download the FREE 2nd Grade Math Mystery Checklist here<<
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