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Algebra Math Mystery Activity - Equations, Exponents & Polynomials + 8th Grade

SKU: Algebra 8th Grade Math Mystery - Equations, Exponents & Polynomials
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This Algebra Math Mystery is a fun activity to reinforce students' skills working with equations, finding the slope, exponents, and polynomials (please see the math skills covered section below for more information about the content covered). Engage and motivate your students during math time with this fun algebra activity! Easy prep! Just Print & Solve! Or go paperless with the new Google Slides option provided.

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Distance Learning Option: In the teacher instructions section, there is a link to open the worksheets digitally via Google Slides. The worksheets can be completed in edit mode. Please note, you will need to make a copy of the Google Slides to your drive before you can edit.


FUN (optional to use) Video Hook available to engage your students in this Math Activity. 
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Students have to use their algebra skills to discover what the aliens are planning to turn all of humankind into!


MATH SKILLS COVERED
There are 5 clues to crack to solve the mystery:

Clue 1: Solve Multi-Step Equations
Clue 2: Find the Slope given Two Points
Clue 3: Solve Multi-Step Equations with Fractional Coefficients
Clue 4: Evaluate Positive/Negative Exponents with Positive/Negative Bases
Clue 5: Add & Subtract Polynomials

Also included:
  • Printable awards
  • Answer key and elimination guide
  • Editable list to alter the mystery outcome
  • Video Hook
  • Digital worksheet option with Google Slides


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EASY PREP, print and solve!

Distance Learning Update: I've added a Word Document within the folder that contains a Google Doc link to share this resource with your students via Google Classroom or Drive.


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Thanksgiving Math Mystery: the Case of the Gobbler’s Curse (8th Grade Edition). This math activity is a fun way to review and practice mathematical skills in the classroom or at home. Ideal for spiral review, consolidation, math centers, homework, enrichment, early-finisher or the sub-tub.


Easy prep! Just Print & Solve! Or go paperless with the new Google Slides option provided within your download.


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Easy prep! Just Print & Solve! Or go paperless with the new Google Slides option provided within your download.


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Back to School Math Mystery - The Case of the Cursed Classrooms - 8th Grade Edition

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Back to School Math Mystery Activity - 8th Grade Edition Math Worksheets (Reviews 7th Grade Math Skills - ideal for assessment at the beginning of the school year).

Mystery Case: The Case of the Cursed Classrooms


Easy prep! Just Print & Solve! Or go paperless with the new Google Slides option provided within your download.


Distance Learning Option: I've added a Word Document within the folder that contains a Google Doc link to share this resource with your students via Google Classroom or Drive. Parts of the pages are editable so that your students can complete without having to print the pages. Please note, you will need to make a copy of the Google Slides to your drive before you can edit.


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      • Case Of The Rotten Eggs
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      • Case of The Selfish Elf
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