| 1. If x + 4 = 11, x = 7 | 2. 3x = 15, x = ___________ |
| 3. x/2 + 5 = 9, x = ___________ | 4. 2x - 6 = 8, x = ___________ |
| 5. x - 3 = 12, x = ___________ | 6. 5x = 40, x = ___________ |
| 1. 2^3 = 8 | 2. 5^2 = ___________ | 3. 10^1 = ___________ |
| 4. 3^2 = ___________ | 5. 4^2 = ___________ | 6. 6^1 = ___________ |
The robot artist 🤖 painted a portrait of King Charles III 👑. The art supplies cost $18.75, and the robot needed an extra brush for $5.50.
What was the total cost of supplies?
If King Charles paid the robot $50.00, how much money would the robot have left after buying the supplies?
Every summer in Chincoteague, Virginia, wild ponies 🐎 swim across the Assateague Channel to Chincoteague Island. This famous swim takes place as part of an annual tradition in July and draws thousands of visitors who come to see the ponies and help support their care. The ponies have been making this exciting journey for decades.
| 1. If x = 4, what is 3x + 2 = 14 | 2. If y = 5, what is 2y − 1 = _____ | 3. If m = 3, what is 5m − 4 = _____ |
| 4. If n = 8, what is n ÷ 2 + 3 = _____ | 5. If a = 2, what is a2 + 5 = _____ | 6. If k = 6, what is 4k − 9 = _____ |
During the Pony Swim, there were 140 wild ponies 🐎 that made the swim to Chincoteague Island. 79 ponies were adopted by new families this year.
How many ponies are left after the adoptions?
Pony lovers want to know what percent of the 140 swimming ponies were adopted. Round your answer to the nearest whole percent.
What percent of the swimming ponies were adopted?
Visitors and UFO enthusiasts gathered in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, in June 2024 for the UFO Festival. People celebrated with costumes, art, and talks about space and extraterrestrial life. The festival took place at Pinus Pengger Park, where attendees shared theories and enjoyed space-themed activities inspired by science and curiosity.
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| 4. 72 = | 5. 43 = | 6. 62 = |
At the UFO Festival, 400 people attended on the first day. If 25% of visitors wore costumes, how many people wore costumes?
On the last day, attendance increased by 10%. How many people were there on the last day?
Festival souvenirs cost $4.75 each. If a group bought 8 souvenirs, how much did they spend in total? Show your calculation.
A little pygmy hippo is capturing hearts after a photo story highlighted its adorable looks and impressive natural strength. Living in a protected sanctuary, this young hippo is drawing attention to wildlife conservation efforts in West Africa this summer, and showing the world how unique and important these rare creatures are.
| 1. |-7| = 7 | 2. |5.1| = | 3. |-3.6| = |
| 4. |0| = | 5. |-12.5| = | 6. |4| = |
A sanctuary recently increased its pygmy hippo population by 28%. If they started with 25 hippos, how many hippos are there now?
If 20% of the sanctuary’s hippos are younger than 2 years old, how many hippos are in that age group now?
Use your exponent skills to answer:
What is 24 × 23?
Simplify (32)3.
In the early 1700s, the notorious pirate "Black Sam" Bellamy and his crew made Cape Cod, Massachusetts, one of the most feared pirate bases. Recently, archaeologists uncovered a 300-year-old shipwreck linked to their legendary exploits, revealing rare artifacts and a glimpse into pirate history.
| 1. 2x + 3 = 11 x = 4 | 2. 5x - 7 = 18 x = __________ |
| 3. x/3 + 2 = 6 x = __________ | 4. 7x - 9 = 33 x = __________ |
| 5. 4x + 5 = 29 x = __________ | 6. x/2 - 4 = 3 x = __________ |
Pirate divers discovered 500 gold coins in the shipwreck. If 35% of the coins are engraved with a special symbol, how many coins have the symbol?
If the team decides to donate 20% of the engraved coins to a museum, how many will they donate?
Calculate the result of the following operation:
(4 2/3) × 1.5 - (2 1/4) =
On August 5, 2025, in Slovakia, a dachshund named Emma collected 5,493 plastic bottle caps in one hour, earning a Guinness World Record. Emma's owner, Zuzana Brandisova, helped her break the previous record. Their teamwork was celebrated and recognized around the world.
Emma broke a world record with her owner Zuzana. They collected thousands of caps together in Slovakia on August 5, 2025.
Who worked with Emma?
What did Emma collect?
Read the sentence. Use the clues to figure out the meaning of the underlined word. Example: Emma was determined to finish the challenge. Determined means: wanted to keep going
1. The record was amazing to everyone. Amazing means: ____________Underline the verb and write if it is past, present, or future tense. Example: Emma played with bottle caps. Verb: played Tense: past
1. Emma collects many plastic caps. Verb: ____________ Tense: ____________The word "dude" became popular in surfing and skateboarding before it showed up in movies like The Big Lebowski. NPR talked about how people started using it in Southern California. The word has changed meaning many times since the early 1900s. Now, "dude" is used by people everywhere.
"Dude" was first used to describe men who liked to dress up in fancy clothes. Later, it became popular with surfers and skaters in California. Today, people use "dude" in many places and ways.
Who first used the word "dude"?
Where did surfers help make "dude" more popular? 🌊
Combine the sentences using "and".
1. The surfboard was long. The waves were big. The surfboard was long and the waves were big.
2. Dude became a popular word. Skaters used it.
3. The movie was funny. People still talk about it.
4. The origin of dude is interesting. It changed many times.
Read each sentence about "dude" and write a synonym (word with a similar meaning) for the underlined word.
1. Many surfers used the word dude in the 1960s. Synonym: guy
2. Now, you can hear dude on TV shows. Synonym: ____________
3. At first, dude meant a fancy man. Synonym: ____________
4. The meaning of dude has changed a lot. Synonym: ____________
In July 2023, a truck full of hot dogs crashed on a highway ramp in Pennsylvania. The driver lost control and hit a wall, spilling thousands of hot dogs on the road. Luckily, no one was hurt. The crash caused delays, and cleanup crews worked hard to clear the site.
A truck carrying hot dogs crashed on a ramp. The driver was not hurt. Many hot dogs fell onto the road, and workers came to clean up the mess.
What happened to the hot dogs?
Who helped with the cleanup? 🧹
Replace the verb in each sentence with a stronger verb. Example: The truck went down the ramp. The truck sped down the ramp.
1. Cars went down the road.Rewrite each sentence to correct the run-on. Example: The truck crashed it spilled hot dogs. The truck crashed, and it spilled hot dogs.
1. The driver lost control it hit the wall.Jane L. from Indiana bought a painting at an estate sale for just $25. Recently, experts revealed that her purchase is actually a real Salvador Dalí painting, now valued at $25,000. This amazing find surprised Jane and the art world, turning an ordinary day into an extraordinary discovery.
Jane searched for art treasures at local sales. One day, she spotted a painting that caught her eye. Curious, she bought it for $25. Experts later told Jane that her painting was an original work by Salvador Dalí, worth thousands. This made Jane’s ordinary purchase truly special.
Why did Jane’s painting become special?
How much did Jane pay for the painting?
Combine each pair of sentences into one sentence using a coordinating conjunction. Example: Jane found a painting. She kept it safe. → Jane found a painting, and she kept it safe.
1. Jane visited the estate sale. She found a hidden treasure.
2. She was excited. She called her family.
3. Experts inspected the painting. They confirmed it was valuable.
Use context clues from the sentence to determine the meaning of the underlined word. Example: The astonishing news made everyone stop and stare. Meaning: surprising
1. The authentic painting was hidden among old decorations. Meaning: ____________
2. Jane felt overwhelmed when she heard the true value. Meaning: ____________
3. The painting’s origin was uncovered by experts. Meaning: ____________
Scientists have discovered that a tiny gecko species once thought extinct has made a comeback on the Galápagos Islands. The yellow Gálapagos gecko had not been seen for decades, but researchers recently found it thriving again. This surprising rediscovery is giving hope to conservationists working to protect endangered species in the region.
Complete each sentence using the correct word from the word bank. Example: The scientist was amazed to see the gecko alive again. Word Bank: extinct, surveys, community, rediscovery
1. The gecko's __________ gave new hope to conservationists. 2. Biological __________ are important for understanding animal populations. 3. The gecko was once believed to be __________. 4. Many people in the scientific __________ celebrated the news.Rewrite each sentence by adding an appositive (a phrase that gives more information about a noun). Example: The gecko, a tiny yellow lizard, was found in the Galápagos. 1. Scientists found the gecko. 2. The islands are famous worldwide. 3. Conservationists study endangered species. 4. The rediscovery made headlines.
For years, scientists believed the yellow Galápagos gecko was gone forever. In recent surveys, researchers spotted several geckos climbing among rocks and trees on the islands. This discovery surprised many in the scientific community, who had lost hope for the species. Now, experts plan to keep studying the gecko to help it survive.
Why were scientists surprised to see the yellow Galápagos gecko again?
Where did researchers find the geckos?
In June 2025, a fisherman in Wisconsin found a shipwreck in the waters of Lake Michigan. The ship is very old and may have stories to tell about the past. Historians and scientists are excited to learn more about the ship and what it carried on its last trip.
Decide if each event is a physical or chemical change. Example: Ice melting is a physical change.
1. Wood from the ship rotting in water: ____________The fisherman found the old ship while he was catching fish. He told experts, and they used science tools to study the ship under the water.
Who did the fisherman tell about his find?
What did the experts use to study the ship?
Match each tool to the job on a shipwreck. Example: Camera - Taking a picture of fish near the ship.
1. Magnet: ____________Juggling is more than a circus trick. Studies in 2024 show that juggling can help improve brain health, balance, and coordination, even in older adults. Experts like Dr. Amy Bastian have found that learning to juggle can boost mood and memory. Juggling can help your brain, but the effects may fade if you stop practicing.
Decide if each juggling item is a solid, liquid, or gas. Example: 1. Juggling ball - solid
2. Water in a juggling cup - ____________
3. Air inside a juggling balloon - ____________
4. Foam juggling pin - ____________
Juggling helps keep your brain sharp. It can also improve your balance and your coordination. Some doctors study if juggling can help people move better. The brain changes from juggling can fade if you stop the new skill.
What happens if you stop juggling?
What two things can juggling help improve?
For each experiment, underline the independent variable. Example: 1. A group of students juggles for 20 minutes every day to see if their reaction time changes. Independent variable: juggling for 20 minutes
2. Scientists test two groups: one group juggles, and the other does not, to see who has better balance. Independent variable: ____________
3. A class uses three types of balls to see which is easiest to juggle. Independent variable: ____________
4. People practice juggling three times a week to see if their mood improves. Independent variable: ____________
Japan’s Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has made foods for astronauts that can also be used on Earth after disasters. After events like earthquakes in Japan, these space foods help people get the nutrition they need. They are easy to store, safe, and simple to prepare when power or water are not available.
Read each experiment about space food and identify the independent variable. The independent variable is the part changed by the scientist.
1. Scientists test if rice or potatoes grow better in special soil for space. Independent variable: type of crop (rice or potatoes)
2. Astronauts eat food with different amounts of vitamin C to see which amount keeps them healthy. Independent variable: ______________________
3. Researchers use normal and LED lights to grow lettuce for space missions. Independent variable: ______________________
4. Scientists change the shape of food packages to test which one stays safest in storage. Independent variable: ______________________
People in Japan use astronaut food after disasters. These foods are safe, easy to store, and fast to prepare. Foods like dried rice and noodles help feed many people when power and fresh water are limited.
Why is space food useful during disasters?
Name one type of space food used after disasters.
Decide if each change to food for space missions is a physical change or a chemical change. A physical change does not create a new substance. A chemical change does.
1. Mixing dried noodles with water to make soup. Change: physical
2. Bread turning moldy if stored too long. Change: ____________
3. Cutting strawberries to put in a meal. Change: ____________
4. Cooking soybeans to make miso paste. Change: ____________
On July 30, 2025, a strong earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Russia, near Japan. The quake caused tsunami warnings in both countries, alarming the residents and leading to evacuations in affected areas. Waves and aftershocks followed, with officials monitoring for damages and ensuring people’s safety along the coasts.
Write each number in scientific notation. Example: The earthquake had an energy release of 50,000,000,000 joules. This is written as 5.0 x 1010 joules.
1. The tsunami traveled 600,000 meters in one hour. ____________
2. 120,000 people were evacuated from the coastlines. ____________
3. Seismic waves moved at a speed of 15,000 meters per second. ____________
After an underwater earthquake, large amounts of water can be displaced. This sudden movement sends energy through the ocean, forming tsunami waves. These waves travel fast and can cause flooding when they reach the shore, leading authorities to issue warnings for people to move to higher ground quickly.
Why do tsunami warnings get issued after underwater earthquakes?
What can tsunami waves do when they reach land?
Read each scenario and identify the independent and dependent variable. Example: "Scientists test if different types of coastal barriers reduce wave height during a tsunami." Independent variable: type of barrier; Dependent variable: wave height.
1. Researchers study if the depth of the ocean affects the speed of tsunami waves. Independent: ____________ Dependent: ____________
2. Teams measure how warning time impacts the number of people evacuated. Independent: ____________ Dependent: ____________
3. Scientists investigate if different magnitudes of earthquakes lead to different wave heights. Independent: ____________ Dependent: ____________
Engineers from MIT and China have developed a new desalination system that can turn seawater into drinking water in a more affordable way. This new method, tested in the lab, could help provide inexpensive freshwater to communities facing water shortages around the world.
Read each description involving water and decide if the change is physical or chemical. Example: Water boiling away on the stove. Change: Physical
1. Salt dissolving in water during desalination. Change: ____________The new desalination process developed by MIT uses electricity to push salt ions out of seawater, making it drinkable. Traditional methods like boiling require lots of heat energy, but this new approach does not. The scientists say their work could cut costs and help many people get fresh water.
What is the main difference between the new and traditional desalination methods?
Why could this new system help more people get water?
Write the main state of matter (solid, liquid, gas) for each example seen in the desalination process. Example: Ice in the storage tank: Solid
1. Steam leaving heated seawater: ____________