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Nov. 6 Math Mystery Year Puzzle: Birthday of James Naismith, Inventor of Basketball
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Nov. 6 Math Mystery Year Puzzle: Birthday of James Naismith, Inventor of Basketball

November 6 of the Mystery Year was the birthday of James Naismith, inventor of basketball. To find the year, students solve math clues about interpreting a graph, radius, diameter, solving equations, and evaluating expressions. This puzzle is great as a warm-up or review activity for students in 6th grade or higher.

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: 5.NBT.B.7, 5.G.A.1, 6.EE.A.2c
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