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6th grade critical thinking centers
5th Grade Fractions Review - Math Mystery Fractions Game
Fractions Review 5th Grade Math Mystery Edition - Multiplying Fractions, Adding & Subtracting Fractions, and Equivalent Fractions.Easy prep! Just Print & Solve! Or go paperless with the new Google Slides option provided within your download.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------⭐Optional video hook included for introducing the case! (Check it out in the preview section)⭐BONUS: Ending video added to wrap up the case!<The videos have
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4th - 6th
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Four Quadrants of the Coordinate Plane Digital Escape Room 6th Grade Math
Can your students solve problems in all four quadrants of the coordinate plane in order to recover stolen diamonds? Students will race through a train station following clues, plotting points, solving word problems, as they go undercover to recover the goods stolen in a diamond heist. This online breakout is based on 6th grade math standards. They'll need to be quick reflecting points across the x-axis, finding the distance a point lies from the y-axis, finding the distance between points, and p
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5th - 7th
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Math Logic Puzzles: 5th grade Enrichment - [Digital & Printable PDF]
Math Logic Puzzles for 5th grade includes 15 higher-order thinking puzzles designed to challenge and engage your high flyers and fast finishers. Your students will utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills to build a solid understanding of essential 5th-grade math concepts. These puzzles are available as a printable PDF and a paperless version made with Google Slides™ for virtual learning.Every activity is directly aligned with the Common Core State Standards for Math.Math Concepts a
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4th - 6th
Also included in: Math Logic Puzzles: 3-5 BUNDLE - [Digital & Printable PDF]
STEM Space Lander Math & Engineering Activity (Printed & Digital)
Space Lander STEM ChallengeThis STEM activity is one of our favorite engineering design challenges! The combination of marshmallows (or ping pong balls) and aliens makes this a winning STEM challenge! In the Space Lander Challenge, student teams build a lander using the engineering design process to keep two marshmallow "aliens" or "astronauts" inside a cup as it is dropped from various heights. Using straws, index cards, and mini marshmallows or cotton balls, students apply concepts of shock ab
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5th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
...
Also included in: Space STEM Starter Challenges MEGA Bundle: Middle School
6th Grade Fractions Review: Fractions Math Mystery Activity Game
Fractions Review Math Mystery Activity - 6th Grade Edition: Reciprocals, Divide, Multiply, Adding & Subtracting Fractions. Engage and motivate your students with this fun fractions math mystery activity! Great for review of a few different fraction skills in one. Easy prep! Just Print & Solve! Or go paperless with the new Google Slides option provided within your download.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------⭐Optional video hook inc
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: 6th Grade Mixed Math Mystery Bundle Pack
Adding & Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators Digital Escape Room
Practicing addition and subtraction of fractions with unlike denominators takes on a new level of excitement in this online breakout game. Escape the arcade is a great alternative to adding & subtracting fractions worksheets and activities. Instead of winning prizes at the arcade, your students need to earn tickets to get a key to escape the arcade! This activity can be completed either in class or online for distance learning. There are no clues to hide, and the entire process is automated
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4th - 6th
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Halloween STEM Activities | Fall STEM Activities for October | Halloween Science
Halloween STEM Activities will keep your kids engaged in brain-busting work disguised as fun!This bundle includes the following 6 Halloween STEM activities:⭐ Bone Bridge® STEM Challenge Activity ⭐ Creature Catcher STEM Challenge Activity ⭐ Ghosts in the Graveyard STEM Challenge Activity ⭐ Treat Toss STEM Challenge Activity ⭐ Wings Wanted STEM Challenge Activity⭐ Halloween STEM Improv Activity (336 possible combinations!)The basic idea: In the 5 Halloween STEM Challenge Activities, students
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2nd - 8th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
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Halloween STEM Activity - Bone Bridge® - Halloween STEM Challenge
The Bone Bridge® Halloween STEM activity is collaborative, brain-busting work disguised as fun! This STEM challenge goes beyond Halloween. Connect it to your science lessons on skeletal system, bridges/transportation, and/or forces (specific ideas provided in the resource). The basic idea: Students work in partners or groups against a list of criteria and constraints to build a bridge for length, strength, or capacity using simple materials. This is the first resource from Bone Bridge® STEM Ch
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2nd - 8th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
...
Also included in: Halloween STEM Activities - 6 STEM Challenges - Print & Paperless
THINK! Math Enrichment Activities (4-5)
These math enrichment activities are a highly engaging way to challenge your little geniuses and fast finishers. Your students will utilize critical thinking and problem solving skills while building a deep and solid understanding of various math concepts. Each of the 15 printable activities offers an interesting, non-routine way to explore essential math concepts and skills.
* This enrichment packet is designed for gifted 4th and 5th grade students. *
Check out THINK! Math Enrichment Acti
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4th - 6th
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LEGO Challenge Task Cards {Great for STEM or fun building!}
I am really excited to show you some cute, older-kid friendly LEGO Challenge Task Cards! These are bright, colorful, and can appeal to older students without looking too primary. Don’t’ have LEGOs? That’s okay! These can be used for any building materials you may have—unifix cubes, plastic Flake Discs (Amazon), Bunchems (Amazon or Target), Wiki Stix, pipe cleaners, play-dough, etc. Get those kids engineering and manipulating. They work great as an independent station for special education, a STE
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PreK - 8th
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Shades of Meaning: A Cooperative Vocabulary & Language Center {Common Core}
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I created this 21st century vocabulary center to give my students a meaningful opportunity to work independently with others in a cooperative, collaborative and critical thinking setting, without me to work on and increase vocabulary and language. Students practice the 21st century skill of empathy while they follow "agreed upon rules of discussion" to evaluate and justify 8 synonyms and sometimes antonyms and all the shades o
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2nd - 8th
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Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Task Cards for Literature
Add depth and complexity to your instruction with these Critical Thinking Task Cards for Literature! These tasks cards allow students to deeply analyze any fiction reading material through 11 topics of critical thinking: Big Ideas, Rules, Trends, Patterns, Language of the Discipline, Ethics, Relationships Over Time, Details, Unanswered Questions, Across Disciplines, and Multiple Perspectives. You will appreciate the versatility of these task cards; they can be used with almost any text (novels,
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4th - 10th, Adult Education
Also included in: Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Task Cards Bundle
Christmas STEM Activities and Winter STEM Activities Bundle
Looking for fun Christmas or winter activities that incorporate science, technology, engineering, and/or math? Christmas-Winter STEM / STEAM Challenges sure to engage with brain-busting work disguised as fun!Christmas and Winter STEM Challenge Activities Overview: Students work in partners or groups against criteria & constraints lists to design and build Winter or Christmas-themed devices. Modification suggestions are included to make these challenges engaging and productive for students i
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2nd - 8th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
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Math Brain Teasers - Bell Ringers - Logic Puzzles
★This is a collection of animated math brain teasers and puzzles for PowerPoint. They are great for warm-up problems or just as a quick change of pace activity with either a projector or smart-board. Many of the classic math puzzles (as well as some newer ones!) are included, all with animated solutions. A lot of them even have animated explanations showing how to solve the problem. The difficulty level ranges from Elementary all the way to Algebra. Even other teachers are likely to get foo
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Place Value Task Cards Number Sense Logic Puzzles Enrichment Critical Thinking
Use these 24 Name that Number cards (print or digital) for added math enrichment! These rigorous task cards require students to use a variety of math skills including place value, rounding, addition, subtraction, multiplication, greater than/less than, and more, in order to solve the puzzles. They would make a great warm-up activity or would also be good for centers or partner work.Each card is numbered so students can easily track which cards they have completed. Students can record their answe
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4th - 6th
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Order of Operations with Exponents Digital Escape Room 6th Grade Math Activity
Can your sixth graders use their knowledge of exponents and order of operations to assist in Operation Restore Order? In this easy to implement digital escape room, students evaluate expressions with exponents as they face challenging puzzles where their understanding of the order of operations will be put to the test. With only one page to print per group of students, prep is super simple. Students can scan a QR code (or use the link included in the PDF) to access a Google Form™ that automates
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5th - 7th
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35 Different Tangram Puzzles - Black & Color
Here are 35 different Tangram puzzles for you to cut out and use in your classroom! Each tangram is on a 3.7" x 4.9" card and there are 4 cards per page. The color tangrams show the individual shapes while the black tangrams only show the whole figure as a sold color. The tangram cards will go with any sized tangrams. They aren't made to line up directly with the tangrams / aren't sized to any particular tangram set size, but were created give the students challenge cards to work with.I have
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PreK - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Team Building Escape Room - Teamwork Challenge - Back to School Activity
The Team Building Escape Room will take students on a “treasure hunt” around the classroom! This SUPER FUN Back to School activity has students decode fun puzzles using teamwork and critical thinking while trying to beat the clock.This is the perfect resource for back to school activities, team building, end of year, ice breakers or any time! This team activity can be used in any subject area!The Team Building Escape Room has students walking around the classroom solving puzzles. Students come u
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4th - 6th
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Error Analysis Bundle
HUGE Error Analysis Bundle! This bundle of TWENTY-TWO sets of error analysis tasks contains more than 250 tasks to engage and enrich your students! ALL Error Analysis sets include both a printable and digital version. The following concepts are included:STARTER KIT - anchor charts, word wall cards, and scaffolded practice to get students ready for error analysis! Addition: 5 TasksSubtraction: 6 TasksMultiplication: 8 TasksDivision: 9 TasksAdding and Subtracting Decimals: 6 TasksWhole Number Pla
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4th - 6th
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Halloween STEM Activity - Bat Wings Wanted Halloween STEM Challenge
This Halloween STEM activity will keep your kids engaged & learning! Not doing Halloween activities this year? No problem! Just add this to a science unit on bats, life science, the physics of flight, or as a supplement to Stellaluna.Basic Premise:In this Halloween STEM challenge activity, students design and engineer a new set of bat wings, with the goal being to achieve maximum flight distance and/or accuracy. You can even throw in style points, if you like! It's a paper airplane challenge
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Grades:
2nd - 8th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
...
Also included in: Halloween STEM Activities - 6 STEM Challenges - Print & Paperless
Integer Operations Logic Puzzles & Challenges - Math Enrichment Activities
Integer Operations Enrichment Puzzles are a fun way to challenge your students while they gain a deeper understanding of adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing integers. Four different types of puzzles are included: Mystery Integers, Name those Integer puzzlers, Missing Integers Puzzles, and Grid Logic Puzzles. The integer operations enrichment puzzles allow students to practice critical thinking and math skills at the same time.Over 30 challenge puzzles are included in two forms- 10 pr
Grades:
6th - 8th
MORE MINI MYSTERIES: 20 Fun Mystery Stories & Reading Comprehension Activities
Grab your reluctant readers' attention with these short, high-interest mysteries! No prep worksheets sure to improve reading comprehension.Follow along with Detective Cody as she solves these 20 intriguing "whodunits" mysteries. Reading comprehension and critical-thinking skills get a workout as students read each mystery, then follow the clues to their logical conclusions. Clever questions and activities encourage students to find facts, read for details, analyze situations, make inferences, p
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2nd - 6th
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No Prep Halloween ELA Digital Mystery Escape Room Class Party Games Activities
⚰️Halloween Whodunnit: Students collect context CLUES, use active listening comprehension skills, critical thinking, and active reading strategies like inferencing, making predictions, making connections, and asking questions as they work together to SOLVE this Halloween Mystery! Perfect for October, use as a Halloween Class Party, escape room or breakout room, ELA centers, and teamwork/team building! Click Here for FREE Halloween Riddle Word Search & Crossword PuzzleDownload includes 3 Diff
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4th - 7th
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Lunar New Year 2024 | Year of the DRAGON Reading Comprehension | Spring Festival
Chinese New Year in 2024 starts on Saturday, February 10th!It’s the Year of the DRAGON!Did you know that the Chinese believe that people born in the Year of the DRAGON are strong, tenacious, and ambitious? Do you know what the lucky colors and numbers are for people born during the Year of the DRAGON?Find out more by close-reading interesting text all about the Year of the DRAGON.Create a Cool DRAGON Collage, perfect for a 2024 Year of the DRAGON Bulletin Board!*** This resource has been updated
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4th - 7th
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