6th Grade Problem Solving Activities

The $20 Bill

Subject: Mathematics; Problem Solving
Topics: Solve Multi-Step Problems; Decimals
Grades: 4 - 6

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The 1963 Buick Riviera

Subject: Mathematics; Problem Solving
Topics: Ratios; Use Proportional Reasoning
Grades: 4 - 6

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The Antigravity Machine

Subject: Science; Mathematics; Problem Solving
Topics: The Nature of Science; Physics; Geometry; Statistics; Use a Chart or Table
Grades: 5 - 8

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Aquariums Under Pressure

Subject: Algebra; Science; Problem Solving
Topics: Coordinate Systems; Patterns, Relations and Functions; Linear Equations and Functions; Physical Science (Fluids); Make a Graph
Grades: 6 - 12

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The Best Throw

Subject: Mathematics; Science; Problem Solving
Topics: Geometry; Measurement; Statistics; Use a Chart or Table; The Nature of Science
Grades: 4 - 8

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Candy Graphs

Subject: Mathematics; Problem Solving
Topics: Statistics and Probability; Use a Chart or Table
Grades: 3 - 6

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Cell Phone Fundraiser

Subject: Mathematics; Problem Solving
Topics: Percents; Draw a Picture or Diagram
Grades: 6 - 9

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A Classroom Full of Water

Subject: Mathematics; Problem Solving
Topics: Measurement (volume); Solve Multi-Step Problems
Grades: 3 - 6

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Computer Problems

Subject: Problem Solving; Mathematics
Topics: Geometry; Measurement; Statistics & Probability; Choose the Correct Operations; Solve Multi-Step Problems; Solve a Simpler Problem
Grades: 6 - 9

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Cookies

Subject: Mathematics; Problem Solving
Topics: Geometry (Circles); Make a Model
Grades: 4 – 7

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Critically Acclaimed Desserts

Subject: Mathematics; Problem Solving
Topics: Statistics and Probability; Use a Chart or Table
Grades: 4 - 8

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Digital Statistics

Subject: Mathematics; Algebra; Problem Solving
Topics: Statistics; Patterns; Use a Chart or Table
Grades: 5 – 7

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The Doghouse

Subject: Mathematics; Problem Solving
Topics: Measurement; Make a Model; Use a Chart or Table
Grades: 4 – 7

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Ferret Figures

Subject: Problem Solving
Topics: Identify the Variables; Use a Chart or Table; Solve Multi-Step Problems
Grades: 6 - 12

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The Forest and the Trees

Subject: Problem Solving; Mathematics
Topics: Solve Multi-Step Problems; Use Proportional Reasoning; Ratios
Grades: 4 - 7

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Heads or Tails

Subject: Mathematics; Problem Solving
Topics: Statistics and Probability; Look for a Pattern; Make a Graph; Use a Chart or Table
Grades: 4 - 8

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How Tall?

Subject: Mathematics; Problem Solving
Topics: Ratios; Use Proportional Reasoning
Grades: 4 - 8

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Microgravity Exercise

Subject: Science; Algebra; Problem Solving
Topics: The Nature of Science and Technology; Human Biology; Variables; Linear Function; Look for a Pattern
Grades: 6 – 12

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Mission to the Moon

Subject: Science; Mathematics; Problem Solving
Topics: Earth and Environmental Sciences; Geometry; Fractions, Decimals, Percents, Ratios; Use Proportional Reasoning
Grades: 6 - 9

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Monkey Business

Subject: Problem Solving; Algebra (optional)
Topics: Choose the Correct Operations; Use a Chart or Table; Expressions
Grades: 5 - 8

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Peanuts

Subject: Mathematics; Problem Solving
Topics: Statistics and Probability; Make a Graph
Grades: 4 - 7

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Peas in a Pod

Subject: Mathematics; Problem Solving; Algebra
Topics: Statistics; Look for a Pattern; Use a Chart or Table; Variables; Coordinate Systems
Grades: 4 - 7

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Proof of the Pudding

Subject: Science; Problem Solving
Topics: The Nature of Science and Technology, Use a Chart or Table
Grades: 5 - 8

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Recycling Proposal

Subject: Mathematics; Problem Solving
Topics: Measurement; Geometry; Fractions, Decimals, Percents, Ratios; Statistics; Solve Multi-Step Problems
Grades: 6 - 9

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Snow

Subject: Mathematics; Problem Solving
Topics: Measurement; Solve Multi-Step Problems; Use Proportional Reasoning
Grades: 4 - 6

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Tip Toss

Subject: Mathematics; Problem Solving; Science
Topics: Reasoning and Communication; Statistics; Variables; Use a Chart or Table; The Nature of Science
Grades: 5 - 8

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A Valentines Bouquet

Subject: Problem Solving; Mathematics
Topics: Decimal operations; Think Backwards; Identify the Variables; Solve a Simpler Problem
Grades: 2 - 8

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Viewership

Subject: Mathematics; Problem Solving
Topics: Statistics and Probability; Make a Graph
Grades: 5 - 8

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Walking Graphs

Subject: Mathematics; Algebra; Problem Solving
Topics: Statistics; Coordinate System; Make a Graph
Grades: 5 - 8

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Water Fences

Subject: Science; Problem Solving
Topics: The Nature of Science and Technology; Physics; Use a Chart or Table
Grades: 5 - 9

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Weather Patterns

Subject: Mathematics; Science; Problem Solving
Topics: Patterns; Statistics; Earth Sciences; Use a Chart or Table
Grades: 4 - 7

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Weighing the Evidence

Subject: Algebra; Problem Solving
Topics: Variables; Patterns and Functions; Look for a Pattern
Grades: 6 - 8

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Which Pizza?

Subject: Mathematics; Problem Solving
Topics: Geometry (circles); Make a Model
Grades: 4 – 7

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