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Problem-Solving Methods in Biology
In this problem-solving worksheet, students will read a biologist's observations about elephant communication. Students will write down what the biologist observed, what facts she knew about elephants, and her hypothesis. Students will...
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Twas the Day Before Zoo Day
In this zoo math instructional activity, students read and solve 10 word problems pertaining to the zoo. Students mark the correct answer from 4 choices. This is related to a literature book called Twas the Day Before Zoo Day.
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Zoos and Captive Breeding
After reading pages 470-472 of an unspecified textbook, students compare statements about zoos and captive breeding to information presented in text for statements of truth. Students change statements that are false so that the...
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Solving Word Problems
In this finding the sums and differences for story problems activity, students add and subtract up to two-digits without regrouping. Students solve 6 problems.
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Jungle Animals Math Word Problems
In this addition and time learning exercise, 2nd graders practice solving 2 word problems involving jungle animals, addition and time increments.
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Addition Word Problems
In this problem solving worksheet, 2nd graders use addition to find the answers to 2 problems about zoo animals and collecting nuts. They show their work and write the answer in the space provided next to the problem.
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Visiting a Zoo
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a paragraph about a family at the zoo. They then answer 5 true and false questions about the reading. Finally, students write a paragraph explaining how Mr. Chow can solve his problem.
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Keeping the Zoo
2nd grade students pretend they must sell 15 animals to another zoo. They must choose from several animal group choices. In this problem solving worksheet, the students answer eight questions.
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Using Metric Measurement at the Zoo
In this using metric measurement at the zoo worksheet, student solve twenty multiple choice problems about the weight and length of zoo animals using the metric system.
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Read a Bar Graph
In this bar graph worksheet, students use a bar graph of favorite zoo animals to solve 6 simple word problems. Houghton Mifflin text is referenced.
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Jungle Animals Math Word Problems
In this word problems activity, students add and subtract to solve. In this short answer and fill in the blank activity, students write answers to two problems.
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Model Addition to 100
In this addition worksheet, students solve 6 word problems using the numbers 1-100. The first 2 problems are set up as a guide.
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Math Maven's Mysteries
In these story problem worksheets, students read the story problem 'Mystery of the Peculiar Zoo.' Students use the information within the story to then solve the problems. Students use their multiplication and division skills to...
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Addition Exercises
In this finding the sums word problem worksheet, students read the word problems and write the expressions, or number sentences, for each problem. Students solve five problems.
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Challenge: Choose the Operation
For this choose the operation worksheet, students complete 5 word problems based on a scenario given at the top of the page. A reference web site is given for additional activities. Answers included.