Variables, Density and Metric System Review Puzzles NGSS SEP Skill Boosters

Set of 8 puzzles. Topics include metric system unit conversion, time unit conversions, reading a graduated cylinder, solving density problems, and identifying variables from a research question or short description of an experiment. The puzzles are designed to align with the NGSS physical science standards.

Usage Recommendations: These worksheets are versatile and can be utilized for independent practice, in stations, as homework assignments, or as part of emergency substitute teacher plans for unexpected schedule changes.

NGSS Standards Addressed:

• NGSS SEP Planning and Carrying Out Investigations

1. Pumpkin Spice Latte Hidden Message Coffee-themed puzzle. Students will read a short description of an experiment and are asked to identify the variables (manipulated or responding) to solve the puzzle.
2. Muffin Hidden Message Students will read a hypothesis and are asked to identify the variables (manipulated or responding) to solve the puzzle.
3. Density Hidden Message Students will use the density formula to solve the puzzle. Uses both mL and cubic cm for volume.
4. What job did the dog work in at the fancy hotel? Students practice reading graduated cylinders for volume. 5 questions using a 50 mL (nearest 2 mL) and 5 questions using a 10 mL ( nearest 0.1 mL) measurements
5. What should a lawyer always wear to court? Students practice reading graduated cylinders for volume and using the water displacement method to determine the volume of an object.
6. What do you call a calm piece of gold? Students practice finding the density of different objects and then use that information to determine if it is made of pure gold or if it is a fake.
7. Turkey Hidden Message Review of metric system common units and conversions. Students will use background knowledge about metric units to practice converting them to solve the puzzle.
8. Why are tornados rarely invited to parties? Review of converting from minutes to seconds, seconds to minutes, and minutes to hours.