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Solving Systems of Equations Mini Mystery 8th Grade Algebra 1 Activity
This Systems of Equations digital & printable activity is the perfect way to get students engaged and excited to solve systems! Students become suspects after a fellow bus passenger is found murdered. The murderer left a clue sheet and students must work together to figure out who the guilty part is! This activity includes a variety of problems, including solving systems from word problems, graphing, matrices, and substitution.
Students are given character cards when they enter the room and assume the role of a bus passenger. Their leisurely trip is brought to a sudden halt when one of the passengers is found dead. They must work through the clue/worksheet to clear their own name and figure out who among them is the murderer!
⭐This Product Includes⭐
- Mystery Story PowerPoint
- Systems of Equations Mystery Clue/Worksheet
- 35 Unique Suspect/Character Cards
- Full Answer Key & Set-Up Guide
- Optional PDF to Print Suspect Cards as Name Badges on Avery 25395 Badges
- Digital Version in Google Slides!
This product aligns to CCSS 8.EE.C.8 , 8.EE.C.8a , 8.EE.C.8b , 8.EE.C.8c and TEKS A.2I and A.5C