6th grade math research for Easel Activities and for GATE

Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Easter

Pancake Day CSI Math Mystery with The Half Eaten Pancake Shrove Tuesday & Lent

Created by

Kiwiland

A CSI math investigation for Pancake Day. It is the perfect activity for Shrove Tuesday or otherwise known as Pancake Day and Lent, but can be used all year round.This activity will engage students by taking them on a journey to solve 10, 100, or 1000 addition and subtraction puzzles and problems. Students narrow down the suspects by completing the activities and marking them off from the suspect list until one person is left. Who ate the pancake?Answer sheets are includedEnjoy and please rememb

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 7th

Types:

Activities, GATE, Independent Work Packet

NGS 5-ESS2-2 Water on Earth

Created by

Suzanne's Classroom

This product provides supplemental resources that address concepts related to describing and graphing the amounts and percentages of water and fresh water in various reservoirs to provide evidence about the distribution of water on Earth.The product includes the breakdown by percentages of the categories of water found on earth. It further breaks down each category into subcategories. For each, students are asked to graph the percentages. There is also a research opportunity related to drink

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Graphing, Science

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Research, Activities, Centers

NGSS:

5-ESS2-2

Also included in: Next Generation Science: Earth Science Bundle 5-ESS1-3

Logic Puzzles for Spring

Created by

Algebra, Spring, Word Problems

Logic problems are fun for bell-ringers, time-fillers, and challenge. This set of ready-to-use 6 Spring-themed problems are great for your middle school math and secondary math students. Keep even your brightest students challenged. Included in this resource:- 6 Spring-themed logic problems of medium level- Answer Key- Great for math centers, time fillers, or bell-ringers.- Note: the logic puzzles may require more than one review of the clues. Love Logic Puzzles? MUST have logic puzzles sets

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

A Math Mission by Lisa Yeip

Also included in: Logic Puzzles Bundle of seasonal logic puzzles for middle school math

Trip Planning Using Decimals and Percents Project Based Learning

Created by

Students get to plan a trip to an amusement park! Students use the internet, and their knowledge of money, decimals, percents (sales tax), and unit rate to plan a very detailed trip that includes hotel, transportation, meal planning and more. My students raved about this project! They loved the opportunity to use their knowledge to do something fun! In addition, one student mentioned how she didn't realize that planning a vacation took this much effort. Be sure to leave a review for TpT cre

Subjects:

Arithmetic, Decimals, Math

Grades:

5th - 7th

Types:

Research, Projects, Assessment

CCSS:

Winter Math Logic Puzzles for Winter Math

Created by

Algebra, Winter, Word Problems

Challenge your students with this set of 6 logic problems for winter. Great for bell-ringers, time-fillers, and earl-finishers. Keep even your brightest students challenged. Included in this resource:- 6 Winter-themed logic problems of medium level- Answer Key- Great for math centers, time fillers, or bell-ringers.- Note: the logic puzzles may require more than one review of the clues. More seasonally-themed logic problems: Fall and SpringAlso available in a money saving seasonal logic probl

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Also included in: Logic Puzzles Bundle of seasonal logic puzzles for middle school math

Thanksgiving Math and Autumn Logic Puzzles

Created by

Halloween, Thanksgiving, Word Problems

Fall math fun with this set of 6 Fall themed logic problems great for bell-ringers, time-fillers, and challenge. This set includes 1 Halloween themed and 1 Thanksgiving themed problem Great for your middle school math, pre-Algebra and Algebra students. Keep even your brightest students challenged. Included in this resource:- 6 Fall themed logic problems of medium level- Answer Key-Teacher's guide with suggested usesThis resource also part of the Logic for the Seasons Bundle Love Logic Puzzles

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Arithmetic, Critical Thinking, St. Patrick's Day

Also included in: Logic Puzzles Bundle of seasonal logic puzzles for middle school math

St Patrick's Day Logic Puzzles Two Great Puzzles for Critical Thinking Skills!

Created by

The Science Vault

Fun brain teaser challenge that utilizes arithmetic skills of measurement in feet and inches, less than, more than, addition & subtraction, so the puzzle is not out of reach for a 5th-grade student, and still challenging for 8th-grade students.The "Easel Activity" has been created for you - NO PREP - just assign because all of the answer boxes have been created for you and your students! If you find that your students would rather do the solving on paper but you are teaching remotely, have t

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Activities, GATE

Also included in: St Patrick's Day Logic Puzzle Bundle

ONE DOLLAR WORDS 2.0 Critical Thinking Because of Mr. Terupt Extension

Created by

Barbara Evans

ONE DOLLAR WORDS 2.0 Critical Thinking Challenge continues the fun and learning from ONE DOLLAR WORDS Freebie with 45 new clues. One Dollar Words are any words that have a value of exactly $1 when the letters are added together using these values: a = 1¢, b = 2¢, ... z = 26¢. The true value is in all the skills your kiddos will practice while engaged with this unit. ONE DOLLAR WORDS combine computation with vocabulary development, grammar with research, and editing with Higher Order Thinking

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Gifted and Talented, Math

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Research, GATE, Centers

Also included in: ONE DOLLAR WORDS BUNDLE I Critical Thinking Because of Mr. Terupt Extension

Fraction Projects, Math Enrichment for Upper Elementary, Vocabulary Handout

Created by

Fractions, Gifted and Talented, Math

Fun creative fraction math enrichment projects students love! From writing a speech to the "High Level Fractions" group to writing about their funny fraction neighbors, decorating a room with fractional dimensions or creating a fraction mosaic animal; students will love these fun fraction projects. Perfect for authentic assessment, great for early finishers, advanced math students or whole class enrichment. A fraction vocabulary handout is also included. Print and go math enrichment! Great for d

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Projects, GATE, Centers

Also included in: Fraction, Decimal, & Percent Enrichment Projects Bundle!

Long Division Math Tiles - Gifted Enrichment Logic Puzzles, Centers, Warm Ups

Created by

MB Creations

Print and digital math tiles provide enrichment for gifted and talented students as they divide whole numbers during math centers. These logic puzzles challenge students to think critically while practicing long division. Warm up with three levels and scaffold students' learning. This set includes hands-on math activities as well as no-prep digital center options. To solve the long-division puzzles, 4th, 5th, and 6th-grade students fill in missing pieces with number tiles. Each digit will only b

Subjects:

Gifted and Talented, Math

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

CCSS:

Also included in: Math Tiles for Gifted Enrichment in 3 Levels, Centers and Warm Ups Google Slides

Volcanoes STEM Activities Challenges STEAM Science Project Based Learning

Created by

Promoting Success

In this STEM/STEAM volcano activities packet, you will receive printable worksheets and graphic organizers to help guide your students in using science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics while learning about volcanoes. NOTE: Students will need to research volcanoes with classroom or or online resources.The STEAM pages are open ended for a project-based learning approach, so students may choose Hawaii. Students will decide on their own a specific volcano project, objective and pro

Subjects:

Math, Science, Writing

Grades:

5th - 7th

Types:

Research, Projects

Percent Projects, Math Enrichment for Upper Elementary, Vocabulary Handout

Created by

Basic Operations, Gifted and Talented, Math

Fun, challenging percent math enrichment projects students love! From designing clothes at a discount, finding sports percentage facts, and connection a healthy lifestyle to percentages or even calculating meal costs, students will love these percentage projects that deal with real life topics. Perfect for authentic assessment, great for early finishers, advanced math students or whole class enrichment. Print and go math enrichment! Great for distance learning as well!I've also included a perce

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Projects, GATE, Centers

Also included in: Fraction, Decimal, & Percent Enrichment Projects Bundle!

Super Bowl Math- Whodunnit Math Mystery Enrichment

Created by

Stop and Smell the Roses

Who stole the principal's football?This fun activity has students up and moving to solve a variety of addition, subtraction, 2-3 digit x 1 digit multiplication, division facts, customary measurement, time, reading a bar graph, multiples, order of operations, money, adding and subtracting decimals, and picture equations- all with a fun Super Bowl and football theme. Students solve the problems and each correct answer gives them a clue in figuring out who took the football, where it is, and why i

Subjects:

Gifted and Talented, Math, Word Problems

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

English Language Arts, Math

Internet Scavenger Hunt Webquest Activity: Math in the Real World - 50 Facts

Created by

Whyplanteaching

This inquiry-based learning WebQuest is designed to enrich students' scholastic journey by providing a thought-provoking and engaging internet scavenger hunt focused on mathematics. This latest edition of the Internet scavenger series is designed to help students learn essential mathematical facts while developing vital skills of critical thinking, problem-solving, and comprehension.Google FormsAs a seasoned educator, I am thrilled to offer you this meticulously designed Webquest scavenger hunt

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 10th

Types:

Research, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

...

Also included in: Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Bundle - Google Forms Version Included

Decimal Projects, Math Enrichment for Upper Elementary, Vocabulary Handout

Created by

Decimals, Gifted and Talented, Math

Fun creative decimal math enrichment projects students love! From writing a speech to the fractions at their annual convention, to researching Olympic events, using decimal calculation to design the perfect office or creating a hero who can cut their time in decimal half, students will love these decimals projects that deal with real-life topics. Perfect for authentic assessment, great for early finishers, advanced math students or whole class enrichment. Print and go math enrichment! Great for

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Projects, GATE, Centers

Also included in: Fraction, Decimal, & Percent Enrichment Projects Bundle!

Perfect Squares and Square Roots Math Challenge STOP THE ALIENS Print & Digital

Created by

Inspire Math Matematyka

This perfect squares and square roots activity is a math challenge that is designed to help students practice their perfect squares and square roots. In this activity, students will use their knowledge of perfect squares of numbers 3-15 and square roots of perfect squares 9-225 to STOP THE ALIENS. Aliens have attacked the Earth and they want to destroy the human race.You must stop this invasion before the Earth is destroyed. You’ve received secret information on how to stop the aliens. You need

Subjects:

Math, Numbers, Word Problems

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

GATE, Printables

Also included in: Fun Summer School Activities | Middle School Math Packet | Printable Hands-On

Valentine's Day Logic, Word Puzzles, and Brain Teasers

Created by

English Language Arts, Math, Valentine's Day

NO-PREP! Valentine's Day themed logic problems, word puzzles and brainteasers! This Valentine's Day resource is a great way to celebrate Valentine's Day and promote higher level thinking skills. I have included multiple pages of engaging problems, puzzles and teasers to add rigor and critical thinking skills to this fun holiday! Chocolate for the brain! All new products in my store are 50% off the first 24 hours. Be sure to follow my store above to receive notice within the first 24 hours th

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Activities, GATE, Printables

Logic Puzzles FREE logic puzzle sampler

Created by

Algebra, Spring, Word Problems

Logic Puzzles FREE logic puzzle sampler is a ready to use logic problem for your class. Great for math centers, time fillers or bell ringers.MUST have logic puzzles sets include:☆ Summer Logic Puzzles☆ Seasonal Logic Puzzle Bundle☆ Fall Logic Puzzles☆ Winter Logic Puzzles ☆ Logic Puzzles for All Year Long BIG Bundle☆ Winter Logic Puzzles ☆ Spring Logic Puzzles☆ April Logic PuzzlesThis purchase is for one teacher only. If you want to share, please share the link so that your colleagues can downl

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Gifted and Talented, Math, Problem Solving

Halloween Math Activities Logic Puzzles 6th Grade Enrichment

Created by

Kimberly Jayne Creates

8 Halloween themed logic puzzles that engage students to develop fact fluency and problem solving using critical thinking skills. Great for increasing mental math abilities. Level 6 includes complex problems using Addition, Subtraction problems and Multiplication beyond 12 x Tables. Students need knowledge of BIMDAS, PEDMAS, BODMAS ect. It would suit approximately 6th grade / year 6, but could be below or above depending on student ability.How Can it be Used?Students can complete tasks in the

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 7th

Types:

Activities, GATE, Task Cards

CCSS:

Gifted and Talented, Math, Problem Solving

, MP2

Also included in: Halloween Math Activities Logic Puzzles 1st-6th Grade Bundle

Halloween Math Activities Logic Puzzles 5th Grade Enrichment

Created by

Kimberly Jayne Creates

8 Halloween themed logic puzzles that engage students to develop fact fluency and problem solving using critical thinking skills. Great for increasing mental math abilities. Level 5 includes problems with 3 numbers, up to 3-digit addition and subtraction problems, and multiplication and division up to 12 x Tables. Students need knowledge of BIMDAS, PEDMAS, BODMAS ect. It would suit approximately 5th grade / year 5, but could be below or above depending on student ability.How Can it be Used?Stud

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Activities, GATE, Task Cards

CCSS:

Gifted and Talented, Halloween, Math

, MP2

Also included in: Halloween Math Activities Logic Puzzles 1st-6th Grade Bundle

Long Division Word Problem Task Cards & Google Form (one digit divisor)

Created by

Stop and Smell the Roses

Now updated to include the same task cards as a Google Form (self-checking, digital task cards)!Need a fun Fall enrichment activity that is engaging and challenging for your students? Word problem practice is fun and easy with these task cards! I used these with my higher-level 4th grade math class and they loved it as a way to practice long division with and without remainders!Use the task cards as a math center or whole class activity such as Scoot or Roam the Room. Students can check their a

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

GATE, Task Cards, Centers

Also included in: Fall Problem Solving Enrichment Math Grades 4-6 Bundle

Gifted and Talented Math Activities Logic Puzzles 6th Grade Extension Task Cards

Created by

Kimberly Jayne Creates

8 math logic puzzles that engage students to develop fact fluency and problem solving using critical thinking skills. Great for increasing mental math abilities. Level 6 includes complex problems using Addition, Subtraction problems and Multiplication beyond 12 x Tables. Students need knowledge of BIMDAS, PEDMAS, BODMAS ect. It would suit approximately 6th grade / year 6, but could be below or above depending on student ability.How Can it be Used?Students can complete tasks in the classroom or f

Subjects:

Gifted and Talented, Math, Problem Solving

Grades:

6th

Types:

Activities, GATE, Task Cards

CCSS: