Maths- Alien Code Breaking
L.O. Can I solve missing number problems?
This resource includes a detailed differentiated lesson plan with three levels of differentiation. It also includes an interactive PowerPoint and a short video to accompany the theme of the lesson.
Aliens have crash landed on earth and need help to return home. The spaceship computer has crashed and the children need to solve the codes to find out what tools the aliens need to repair their ship.
The resource also includes the activity sheets for each ability level. It has one LA code, two MA codes and two HA codes. It also includes the code breaker sheets that accompany each activity they are numbered to match the appropriate sheet. It has a challenge activity for children to apply their knowledge and create their own codes.
The children really enjoyed this activity and were very excited to find out what tools the aliens needed.