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Nov. 12 Math Mystery Year Puzzle: Birthday of Sculptor Auguste Rodin
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Nov. 12 Math Mystery Year Puzzle: Birthday of Sculptor Auguste Rodin

This puzzle focuses on "The Thinker", a sculpture by Rodin, born on November 12 of the Mystery Year. The math clues for finding the year promote visual thinking skills related to transformation geometry. The Teacher Notes provide an extensive discussion of Martin Gardner's "Multiple Intelligences," especially the visual/spatial intelligence. This engaging puzzle is perfect for middle school or high school students to use any time.

Your PDF download includes:
  • 1-page printable student puzzle
  • 2-page digital version with horizontal layout and larger print
  • 4 pages of Teacher Notes including step-by-step solutions, historical notes, and more
  • 1-page How to Use History-Mystery Puzzles
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Common Core Standard: 8.G.A.1, MP4, MP6, MP7
File Format: PDF
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