Winter Math Mystery 6th grade Activity: ‘Snowman Army’

Description Get ready for winter with this Winter Math Mystery 6th grade Activity! ‘The Case of the Snowman Army’ is a high-engagement Winter 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).   Winter Math Mystery 6th Grade Activity   To stop the snowman army, students must unlock five clues by correctly solving: Clue 1: Multiplying with Fractions (including mixed number fractions, wholes and fractions with fractions) – simplifying required Clue 2: Percents of Money Amounts Clue 3: Converting Decimals to Fractions (Fill in the missing numerator to complete the fraction) Clue 4: Absolute Value and Opposite Integers Clue 5: Multiply and Divide Decimals by Powers of 10   Flexible for Any 6th Grade Classroom   Use this versatile Winter math activity 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 giving students one clue at a time.   Common Questions for this 6th Grade Math Review   Q: Is this just a Winter math activity for 6th grade? A: This mystery has a fun Winter theme, making it the perfect January 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 of key 6th-grade concepts. Students will practice multiplying fractions, finding percents of money amounts, converting decimals to fractions, and understanding absolute value and opposite integers.   Other Grade Editions Available!   Love this ‘Snowman Army’ theme? This mystery is also available for other grade levels! 1st Grade Edition  2nd Grade Edition  3rd Grade Edition  4th Grade Edition  5th Grade Edition  7th Grade Edition  8th Grade Edition    A complete answer key is included! Mrs. J. © 2018