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Sept. 17 Math Mystery Year Puzzle: Ernie Banks, First Black to Play for Chicago Cubs
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Sept. 17 Math Mystery Year Puzzle: Ernie Banks, First Black to Play for Chicago Cubs

On September 17 of the Mystery Year, Ernie Banks became the first Black player for the Chicago Cubs. As student solve clues for the year, they review multiplicative comparisons, percent (win percentage), factors, and least common multiple in a real-world context. This puzzle is perfect for 6th grade and up.

Your PDF download includes:
  • 1-page printable student puzzle
  • 2-page digital version with horizontal layout and larger print
  • 2 pages of Teacher Notes including step-by-step solutions, an optional extension, and detailed historical notes
  • 1-page How to Use History-Mystery Puzzles
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Common Core Standard: 5.NBT.A.4, 4.OA.A.1, 5.NF.A.1, 5.NF.B.7, 6.NS.B.4, 6.EE.A.1, 6.RP.A.3
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