Earth Day Math Mystery 6th grade Activity: ‘Case of the Litterbug’

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  • The perfect Earth Day Math Mystery 6th grade Activity!
  • A high-engagement, no-prep 6th grade math review with an eco-friendly theme.
  • Easy Prep: Includes both a printable PDF and a Google Slides digital version.
  • Ideal for your Earth Day math activity, sub tub, or a fun review day.

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Celebrate Earth Day with this Earth Day Math Mystery 6th grade Activity! ‘The Case of the Litterbug’ is a high-engagement April math activity that turns a challenging 6th-grade review into an exciting case-solving mission.

It’s the perfect no-prep math activity! This resource is loaded with options, including an optional video hook and a NEW ending video to wrap up the case!

 

Easy Prep for Print or Digital

 

This resource is designed to be low-prep for you and high-engagement for your students.

  • Printable PDF Version: Just print the worksheets, staple, and go.
  • Google Slides Digital Version: 100% paperless! Simply assign in Google Classroom. (Students must be in ‘edit’ mode to type).

 

Earth Day Math Mystery 6th grade Activity

 

To find the litterbug, students must unlock five clues by correctly solving:

  • Clue 1: Multiplying Decimals
  • Clue 2: Percents of Numbers
  • Clue 3: Divide Fractions and Mixed Numbers
  • Clue 4: Unit Rates: Word Problems
  • Clue 5: Adding/Subtracting Integers (positive and negative numbers)

 

Flexible for Any 6th Grade Classroom

 

Use this versatile Earth Day math activity 6th grade for:

  • A fun spiral review
  • Math centers or stations
  • Homework or enrichment
  • Your “early finisher” tub
  • A lifesaver for your sub-tub!

 

Pacing & Timing

 

This is a comprehensive review that can take anywhere from 30 minutes to 2+ hours, depending on your students’ skill level. We recommend pacing it by one clue at a time.

 

Common Questions for this 6th Grade Math Review

 

Q: Is this just an Earth Day math activity for 6th grade? A: This mystery has a fun “Litterbug” theme, making it the perfect April math activity. However, it’s a powerful 6th grade math review printable that you can use any time of year!

Q: What skills does this mystery cover? A: This is a comprehensive review. Students will practice multiplying decimals, percents of numbers, dividing fractions and mixed numbers, unit rate word problems, and adding/subtracting integers.

 

Other Grade Editions Available!

 

Love this ‘Litterbug’ theme? This mystery is also available for other grade levels (great for differentiation)!


 

A complete answer key is included!

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