Mission Library

The Crooked Snakes
Algebraic Reasoning
3rd Grade

The Mission
34 min

Storyline

Students will find clues in the Neon City and solve the pictographs to help them stop The Crooked Snakes from meeting.

Upon arriving at the Neon City, the crew will discover a secret clue leading them to a specific floor in a tall building. After Cobalt sets off a trip wire, they will use their algebraic reasoning again to find the switch to stop anything bad from happening.

3-Dimensional Science

Science and Engineering Practices

Asking Questions and Defining Problems

The crew receives a mission to stop the Crooked Snakes from meeting and decodes the key to the secret path.

Developing and Using Models

The crew uses a pictograph as a model to determine the value of snake symbols.

Planning and Carrying Out Investigations

The crew plans their actions to navigate the secret trail and solve puzzles.

Analyzing and Interpreting Data

The crew interprets the pictograph data to find clues and determine values.

Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking

The crew applies mathematical operations to solve problems related to the pictograph and symbols.

Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions

The crew devises solutions to stop the Crooked Snakes from meeting based on their decoding and problem-solving.

Crosscutting Concepts

Cause and Effect

The crew's actions and problem-solving skills lead to success in decoding the key, finding the secret path, and stopping the Crooked Snakes.

Patterns

The crew identifies patterns in the pictograph to solve problems related to the secret trail and the building's floor.

Scale, Proportion, and Quantity

The crew uses numerical values and calculations to determine the worth of symbols and solve puzzles.

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