In this activity, Pete the zoo keeper is getting stressed out because one of the animals keeps escaping during the night and wrecking havoc on the zoo. A 10-30min activity, your students will use their math knowledge to help Pete discover what animal is escaping. It works great for earlier finishers – or just to have as a fun (yet educational) activity when you have a spare 20mins to fill.
Four math clues are included, which your students will need to solve in order to uncover which animal is escaping. The clues are:
Hidden Message: Students use their basic facts, mainly multiplication, in order
to uncover a hidden message.
Decimal addition – Students add decimals to figure out animal reach.
Area Calculations: Students calculate the area of each animals enclosure.
Fractions – Students work out which animals ate the least.
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Mini CSI Math: Zoo Madness – Use Math to Discover Which Animal Keeps Escaping!
Grades 3-6
Immerse your students in a mathematical mystery with “CSI Math: Zoo Madness.” This exciting activity encourages learners to step into the shoes of zookeeper Pete, who is grappling with a puzzling problem – one of the animals keeps escaping at night, causing mayhem in the zoo. Through this math challenge, students will not only enhance their math skills but also cultivate critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Available in both print and Google Classroom versions, allowing for seamless integration into any learning environment. Great to use as an engaging task for early finishers or a fun educational activity to fill a spare 20 minutes.
In this 10-30 minute activity, students will work collaboratively or independently to solve four intriguing math clues that will lead them to uncover the identity of the elusive escapee. Each clue is crafted to reinforce essential math concepts while keeping students engaged in the storyline:
1. Hidden Message: Students will utilize their multiplication skills to decode a hidden message that provides vital information about the escaping animal.
2. Decimal Addition: By adding decimals, learners will determine how far each animal can reach within their enclosure, can they reach high enough?
3. Area Calculations: Students will calculate the area of each animal’s enclosure, which animal needs more space?
4. Fractions: In this clue, students will analyze which animals consumed the least food by working with simple fractions, enhancing their ability to compare quantities and understand parts of a whole.
“CSI Math: Zoo Madness” not only makes math enjoyable but also encourages teamwork and communication among students as they collaborate to solve the mystery. This engaging activity is an excellent way to capture your students’ interest in mathematics while providing them with practical applications of their skills.
Transform your classroom into an exciting zoo adventure where learning meets fun with “CSI Math: Zoo Madness.” Perfect for educators seeking innovative ways to teach math concepts while keeping students motivated and engaged!
Why not get your students interested in math again by checking out some of my other fun math activities.
I haven't had a chance to assign this activity yet, but I liked the variety of concepts and I know my 3rd graders will enjoy solving this mystery!
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Lindsey Crosland
FREE CSI Math Activity: Zoo Madnesss- Google Classroom, Boom Cards & Print!
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Iris Windom
Zoo Madness
I chose this activity for a review for testing. We haven't gotten to use it yet. However, I'm really looking forward to introducing my learners to the activity. I know they're going to love it.
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CB
4th grade tutor student LOVED it!
I tutor students & was looking for something fun to do to wrap up the end of the school year. She had lots of fun being a "detective" to solve this! (the only thing that could be improved upon is that when printed the only animal that prints in color is the actual guilty suspect...my 4th grader pointed this out & noticed it!...but the activity itself is great!) Thanks!
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Kate Olson
FREE CSI Math Activity: Zoo Madnesss- Google Classroom, Boom Cards & Print!
Mini CSI Math Activity: Zoo Madnesss- Google Classroom & Print!
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Mini CSI Zoo Math Activity – FREE.
In this activity, Pete the zoo keeper is getting stressed out because one of the animals keeps escaping during the night and wrecking havoc on the zoo. A 10-30min activity, your students will use their math knowledge to help Pete discover what animal is escaping. It works great for earlier finishers – or just to have as a fun (yet educational) activity when you have a spare 20mins to fill.
Four math clues are included, which your students will need to solve in order to uncover which animal is escaping. The clues are:
Hidden Message: Students use their basic facts, mainly multiplication, in order
to uncover a hidden message.
Decimal addition – Students add decimals to figure out animal reach.
Area Calculations: Students calculate the area of each animals enclosure.
Fractions – Students work out which animals ate the least.
Note: To get this product for free please add it to your cart and checkout – do not use the PayPal buy now button. Thanks!
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Mini CSI Math: Zoo Madness – Use Math to Discover Which Animal Keeps Escaping!
Grades 3-6
Immerse your students in a mathematical mystery with “CSI Math: Zoo Madness.” This exciting activity encourages learners to step into the shoes of zookeeper Pete, who is grappling with a puzzling problem – one of the animals keeps escaping at night, causing mayhem in the zoo. Through this math challenge, students will not only enhance their math skills but also cultivate critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Available in both print and Google Classroom versions, allowing for seamless integration into any learning environment. Great to use as an engaging task for early finishers or a fun educational activity to fill a spare 20 minutes.
In this 10-30 minute activity, students will work collaboratively or independently to solve four intriguing math clues that will lead them to uncover the identity of the elusive escapee. Each clue is crafted to reinforce essential math concepts while keeping students engaged in the storyline:
1. Hidden Message: Students will utilize their multiplication skills to decode a hidden message that provides vital information about the escaping animal.
2. Decimal Addition: By adding decimals, learners will determine how far each animal can reach within their enclosure, can they reach high enough?
3. Area Calculations: Students will calculate the area of each animal’s enclosure, which animal needs more space?
4. Fractions: In this clue, students will analyze which animals consumed the least food by working with simple fractions, enhancing their ability to compare quantities and understand parts of a whole.
“CSI Math: Zoo Madness” not only makes math enjoyable but also encourages teamwork and communication among students as they collaborate to solve the mystery. This engaging activity is an excellent way to capture your students’ interest in mathematics while providing them with practical applications of their skills.
Transform your classroom into an exciting zoo adventure where learning meets fun with “CSI Math: Zoo Madness.” Perfect for educators seeking innovative ways to teach math concepts while keeping students motivated and engaged!
Why not get your students interested in math again by checking out some of my other fun math activities.
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Multiplication Mazes
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CSI Seasonal Bundle
Fun Math Mega Bundle
Note: To get this product for free please add it to your cart and checkout – do not use the PayPal buy now button. Thanks!
Customer Reviews
I haven't had a chance to assign this activity yet, but I liked the variety of concepts and I know my 3rd graders will enjoy solving this mystery!
FREE CSI Math Activity: Zoo Madnesss- Google Classroom, Boom Cards & Print!
I chose this activity for a review for testing. We haven't gotten to use it yet. However, I'm really looking forward to introducing my learners to the activity. I know they're going to love it.
I tutor students & was looking for something fun to do to wrap up the end of the school year. She had lots of fun being a "detective" to solve this! (the only thing that could be improved upon is that when printed the only animal that prints in color is the actual guilty suspect...my 4th grader pointed this out & noticed it!...but the activity itself is great!) Thanks!
FREE CSI Math Activity: Zoo Madnesss- Google Classroom, Boom Cards & Print!
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