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By ActiveMath Mysteries
These four engaging PDF mini lessons for 8th grade and up connect mathematics to history. Math clues provide mixed review including focus on multi-step equations. Students solve the clues to find digits of each Mystery Year. Plus, you'll get an
Subjects:
Algebra, Word Problems, Problem Solving
Grades:
7th, 8th, 9th
Types:
Activities, Internet Activities, Printables
CCSS:
8.EE.C.7
$5.50
$3.95
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By ActiveMath Mysteries
These four engaging PDF mini lessons for 7th grade and up connect mathematics to history. Math clues provide mixed review including focus on equations and inequalities. Students solve the clues to find digits of each Mystery Year. Plus, you'll get
Subjects:
Algebra, Word Problems, Problem Solving
Grades:
7th, 8th
Types:
Activities, Internet Activities, Printables
CCSS:
7.EE.B.4
$3.50
$2.50
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By ActiveMath Mysteries
These four engaging PDF mini lessons for 6th grade and up connect mathematics to history. Math clues provide mixed review including focus on equations. Students solve the clues to find digits of each Mystery Year. Plus, you'll get an additional
Subjects:
Algebra, Word Problems, Problem Solving
Grades:
6th, 7th
Types:
Activities, Internet Activities, Printables
CCSS:
6.EE.B.5, 6.EE.B.6, 6.EE.B.7
$4.50
$3.50
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By ActiveMath Mysteries
This PDF activity and slide show for Armistice Day (Veteran's Day) connect middle school math to history. During this PDF mini lesson, students solve math clues to find the Mystery Year related to November 11th.Your Purchase Includes Print &
Subjects:
Math, World History, Problem Solving
Grades:
6th, 7th, 8th
Types:
PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Google Apps
$3.50
$3.00
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By ActiveMath Mysteries
On November 11th of the Mystery Year, the armistice that ended World War I was signed. To find the year, students solve math clues involving divisibility by 11, fraction division, patterns, and exponents. This puzzle reviews 6th and 7th grade skills
Subjects:
Math, World History, Problem Solving
Grades:
6th, 7th, 8th
Types:
PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Google Apps
CCSS:
7.NS.A.1b, 6.EE.A.1
$2.00
Digital Download PPTX (17.17 MB)
By ActiveMath Mysteries
This PDF activity and slide show for October 27th or Halloween connect math to the animated television show, "It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown." During this mini lesson, students solve math clues to find the Mystery Year.Why October 27th? It
Subjects:
Math, Problem Solving, Halloween
Grades:
6th, 7th, 8th
Types:
PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Google Apps
CCSS:
5.MD.A.1, 7.G.B.4, 7.NS.A.1, 7.RP.A.2
$3.00
$2.50
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By ActiveMath Mysteries
This slide show for October 27th or Halloween connects math to the animated television show, "It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown." During this mini lesson, students solve math clues to find the Mystery Year.Why October 27th? It was the date that
Subjects:
Math, Problem Solving, Halloween
Grades:
6th, 7th, 8th
Types:
PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Google Apps
CCSS:
5.MD.A.1, 7.G.B.4, 7.NS.A.1, 7.RP.A.2
$2.00
Digital Download PPTX (15.11 MB)
By ActiveMath Mysteries
This slide show involves the patent date for inventor Marchiony's ice cream cup. Middle school students solve math clues to find the Mystery Year.Why September 22nd? It was the date of the ice cream cup patent.Topics: Clues for finding the Mystery
Subjects:
Math, Geometry, Measurement
Grades:
7th, 8th
Types:
PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Google Apps
CCSS:
5.MD.C.5b, 5.NBT.B.7, 8.G.C.9, 6.SP.B.4, 6.EE.A.2c, 7.EE.B.4
$2.00
Digital Download PPTX (15.68 MB)
By ActiveMath Mysteries
This slide show involves a speech by Martin Luther King, Jr. on August 28th of the Mystery Year. Connect math and Black history for 6th, 7th, or 8th grade math students.Why August 28th? It was the date of the "I Have a Dream" speech.Topics: Clues
Subjects:
Basic Operations, Geometry, Martin Luther King Day
Grades:
6th, 7th, 8th
Types:
PowerPoint Presentations, Google Apps, Lesson
CCSS:
4.NBT.B.4, 5.NBT.A.3, 5.NBT.A.3b, 5.G.B.3
$2.00
Digital Download PPTX (13.51 MB)
By ActiveMath Mysteries
This PDF mini lesson and slide show for middle school involve a speech by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. given on August 28th of the Mystery Year. Students solve clues about equilateral triangles, basic operations with whole numbers, and number sense
Subjects:
Basic Operations, Geometry, Martin Luther King Day
Grades:
6th, 7th, 8th
Types:
PowerPoint Presentations, Printables, Lesson
CCSS:
4.NBT.B.4, 5.NBT.A.3, 5.NBT.A.3b, 5.G.B.3
$3.50
$3.00
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By ActiveMath Mysteries
This Dolly Parton slide show can be a fun math-history connection for 6th, 7th, or 8th grade math students to use on January 19 or another day. Why January 19? It is the birthday of country music star Dolly Parton. Topics: Clues for finding the
Subjects:
Geometry, Order of Operations, Decimals
Grades:
6th, 7th, 8th
Types:
PowerPoint Presentations, Google Apps, Centers
CCSS:
5.NBT.A.2, 7.G.A.2, 7.NS.A.3, 6.RP.A.3b
$2.00
Digital Download PPTX (20.23 MB)
By ActiveMath Mysteries
January 19 of the Mystery Year is the birthday of country music star Dolly Parton. Clues for finding the year involve unit rate, the triangle inequality, powers of 10, and order of operations. The problems connect to the work of Dolly Parton. An
Subjects:
Geometry, Order of Operations, Decimals
Grades:
6th, 7th, 8th
Types:
PowerPoint Presentations, Printables, Google Apps
CCSS:
5.NBT.A.2, 7.G.A.2, 7.NS.A.3, 6.RP.A.3b
$3.50
$3.00
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By ActiveMath Mysteries
These 7 activities for 6th, 7th, or 8th graders relate to fun topics for summer or any time. Math clues provide mixed review as students find digits of each Mystery Year. Present the questions using PowerPoint or Google Slides, hand out the
Subjects:
Math Test Prep, Word Problems, Summer
Grades:
6th, 7th, 8th
Types:
PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Google Apps
CCSS:
MP2
$20.00
$11.95
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By ActiveMath Mysteries
These 10 math-history middle school activities connect to May dates of awards, sports, and other social studies events. Use PDF mini lessons as test prep or review.Real-world events are springboards for questions that review middle school math
Subjects:
Math Test Prep, Problem Solving, Holidays/Seasonal
Grades:
6th, 7th, 8th
Types:
Activities, Printables
CCSS:
MP2
$13.50
$7.95
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By ActiveMath Mysteries
The math clues in this Mystery Year review puzzle involve the Commutative and Associative Properties of Addition to evaluate an expression, finding the percent of a number, dividing with 0, and dividing with mixed numbers. The context is the work of
Subjects:
Math Test Prep, Word Problems, End of Year
Grades:
6th, 7th, 8th
Types:
Activities, Printables
CCSS:
5.NBT.B.7, 5.NF.A.1, 6.NS.A.1, 6.RP.A.3c
$1.50
Digital Download PDF (1.95 MB)
By ActiveMath Mysteries
The math clues in this Mystery Year review puzzle involve division of multi-digit numbers, rounding decimals, area of a circle, and evaluating an expression with an exponent. The context is the work of biologist Rachel Carson, author of the book
Subjects:
Math Test Prep, Word Problems, End of Year
Grades:
6th, 7th, 8th
Types:
Activities, Printables
CCSS:
5.NBT.A.4, 7.G.B.4, 6.NS.B.2, 6.EE.A.2c
$1.50
Digital Download PDF (1.51 MB)
By ActiveMath Mysteries
The math clues in this Mystery Year review puzzle involve division of multi-digit numbers, solving equations, and applying divisibility rules for 3 and 5. The context is the record-setting performances of track-and-field star Jesse Owens. This
Subjects:
Math Test Prep, Word Problems, End of Year
Grades:
6th, 7th, 8th
Types:
PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Google Apps
CCSS:
6.NS.B.3, 6.NS.B.4, 6.EE.B.7, 7.EE.B.4a
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By ActiveMath Mysteries
As students solve this Mystery Year puzzle, they solve math review problems involving percent, elapsed time, and equations. The context of this puzzle is the first major wagon train to travel what is known as the Oregon Trail.Your Print/Digital PDF
Subjects:
Math Test Prep, Word Problems, End of Year
Grades:
6th, 7th, 8th
Types:
Activities, Printables
CCSS:
7.EE.B.4a, 6.RP.A.3b, 6.RP.A.3c, 7.RP.A.2, MP6
$1.50
Digital Download PDF (2.11 MB)
By ActiveMath Mysteries
As students solve this Mystery Year puzzle, they use proportions and percent to calculate markup and markdown. The context of this puzzle is the patent for blue jeans issued on May 20 of the Mystery Year to businessman Levi Strauss and tailor Jacob
Subjects:
Math Test Prep, Word Problems, End of Year
Grades:
6th, 7th, 8th
Types:
Activities, Printables
CCSS:
7.RP.A.3, MP6
$1.50
Digital Download PDF (1.66 MB)
By ActiveMath Mysteries
On May 17 of the Mystery Year, the U.S. Supreme Court justices ruled 9–0 that state laws involving racial segregation in public schools are unconstitutional. The math clues for finding the year involve proportional reasoning, solving an equation
Subjects:
Math Test Prep, Word Problems, Black History Month
Grades:
7th, 8th, 9th
Types:
Activities, Printables
CCSS:
7.NS.A.2d, 7.EE.B.4a, 8.EE.C.7b, 6.RP.A.3, MP7
$1.50
Digital Download PDF (1.88 MB)
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

THIS STORE'S TOP-NOTCH WRITING AND DESIGN TEAM

DAVID B. SPANGLER wrote or inspired the entire series of puzzles in this store. He was active in mathematics education from 1972 until his passing in 2022. He taught at the middle school and community college levels, while continuing to teach math methods courses at the university level. In 1994, he co-founded ActiveMath Workshops for teachers. Over the years, he helped develop math programs for major publishers, authored seven math books, wrote numerous articles for math education journals, and was a frequent speaker at math conferences. David held a master's degree in education with an emphasis in mathematics from Northern Illinois University. David epitomized what good mathematics instruction looked and sounded like. His legacy will live on in the many lives his work and works impacted. His coworkers, Karen and Angie, will continue to update puzzles in this store.

MY TEACHING STYLE

KAREN S. CORDELL has been a trusted math educator/coach/consultant for 35 years. Her focus is development of resources that support efficacy, access, and equity for all students. She has taught middle school and high school mathematics and has planned and delivered engaging lessons that helped all students build conceptual understanding through varied reflective learning activities. Karen has created both formative and summative assessments. Her master's degree in educational leadership is from The College of New Jersey.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

ANGIE SELTZER has 30+ years of experience in math curriculum writing, editing, and instructional design. She has been a supervising editor of major textbooks, assessment resources, and technology supplements. Angie has taught at the middle school level and tutored students of all ages. She has a master's degree in mathematics education from The Ohio State University. Angie has her own TpT Store with thousands of 5-star reviews on games to promote math sense! (www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/K8mathsense)

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

STORE CONTRIBUTIONS BY THE TEAM
David and Karen were co-authors of more than 130 Math History-Mystery Puzzles in this store. Angie designed the covers, previews, correlation charts, and other elements for Math History-Mystery Puzzles.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

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