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Summer Machines Activity: How Can We Move This Box of Blocks?

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students discover there's more than one way to move a heavy load. In this problem solving lesson, students use observation and problem-solving skills as they experiment with simple machines in order to transport loads.
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Probability Scale 0 to 1

For Students 4th - 5th
Use a probability scale line to help introduce learners to odds and probability. They start by examining an example line, looking at where events would fall from 100% probability to 0%. Next, learners complete two of these on their own,...
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App
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Move the Turtle

For Students 1st - 9th
Turtles are not known to be speedy movers, but have you ever tried to get them to move in a specific direction? How about getting them to move in a perfect circle? With this app, young computer programmers have to be on their toes to...
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Cargo-Bot

For Students 3rd - 12th
What would you think of an app that provides a creative introduction to an important 21st century skill, challenges learners at many levels, and is an addictively, fun game? Did we also mention it was free? We think you will find all...
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Applications of Systems of Equations and Inequalities

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Is the application of systems of equations giving your class headaches? Use this resource to build on your pupils' logic to lead them to building equations and using algebraic methods. The instructional activity begins with an...
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Programmable Logic Controllers

For Students Higher Ed
In this electronics instructional activity, students answer 1 short answer question about the purpose and applications of Programmable Logic Controller.
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Lake Crossing I

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students problem solve logic problems using a step by step process in which they act out a problem. They write down each step to of the logic problem to follow a chain of reasoning. They recognize logic arguments after completing the...
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Say What? (A Murder Mystery)

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students practice their performance, expression, and logical thinking skills by asking questions and speaking in correct tones. They attempt to meet IEP requirements in these areas by presenting murder mystery clues using the appropriate...
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Who's the Smartest?

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students solve a logic problem. In this logic lesson, students use their problem solving skills as they make a chart to determine the answer to a logic problem.
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The Harry Potter Problem

For Students 9th - 12th
In this Harry Potter worksheet, students read a portion of an inscription from the book.  Students use logic to determine the contents of the seven bottles described in the paragraph.  This one-page worksheet contains 1 logic problem. ...
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Riddle Me Cents!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students use their creativity and logic skills as well as their knowledge of coin values and history to solve a variety of riddles. The instructional activity prompts students to compose their own riddles, exchange them with classmates,...
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Critical Thinking - Week 11

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
In this critical thinking worksheet, students complete problems which require abstract reasoning and logic. They complete logic puzzles involving sums of an array, finding the maximum number of integers under given conditions, and card...
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Place Value Logic Exercise

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this place value worksheet, students read 5 place value riddles. Students figure out what number fits the criteria and write it on the line.
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How to Reason

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Young scholars practice their logical thinking skills. In this reasoning lesson, students complete tasks involving geometric shapes, place value, and odd/even numbers.
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Addition Logic Exercise

For Students 4th - 5th
In this addition problem solving learning exercise, students solve 5 problems in which addition is involved. Students read the word problems, decide on a number sentence, and solve.
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The Grandchildren Problem

For Students 8th - 11th
For this grandchildren problem, students read facts about grandchildren.  They use logical reasoning to determine the birthday of four grandchildren.  Students predict the date of the fifth grandchild's birth.  This one-page worksheet...
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Identify the Inverse of Six Conditional Statements

For Students 8th - 11th
In this logic worksheet, students identify the inverse of a given conditional statement.  The solutions to the six multiple choice problems are provided.
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Math Stars

Math Stars: A Problem-Solving Newsletter Grade 6

For Students 4th - 7th Standards
Think, question, brainstorm, and make your way through a newsletter full of puzzles and word problems. The resource includes 10 different newsletters, all with interesting problems, to give class members an out-of-the box math experience. 
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Comprehending Informational Text

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Do you know what a fallacy is? Discuss this term and its meaning with your class. Then, talk about why making generalizations about a large group of people isn't the best thing to do. As a group, study the included letter excerpt. It...
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Comparing Themes Across Texts

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Read various texts to compare the themes across each text. Learners write a journal entry describing the most beautiful scenery they've seen and use a map of the United States to locate the Sequoia National Park and Muir Woods. They then...
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Interactive
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Measure Exactly 8 Liters of Water

For Students 6th
For this measure exactly 8 liters of water worksheet, 6th graders read the problem and solve the question of measuring 8 liters with only a 6 liter and an 11 liter bucket.
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PPT
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Eng 312: Midsemester Exam

For Teachers Higher Ed
Using the text Language Awareness by Eschholz, Rosa and Clark, as well as previous lectures from the class, this slideshow presents students with a midterm addressing key terms and concepts. While teachers might have a hard time using...
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Strategic Games Y1: Nim

For Teachers 1st
First graders play Nim online to practice problem solving skills and strategies.
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Running Out of Time: Problematic Situation

For Teachers 6th - 8th
What would you take with you if you were traveling on your own to a different place? A different time? Pupils decide individually and then in groups what the main character of Running Out of Time should take on her trip. Coming to a...

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