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Great American Landmark Quest III

Embark on a patriotic journey to unveil the coordinates of a monumental tribute carved into granite, honoring four iconic American leaders who shaped the nation’s history. Solve the mathematical puzzles to reveal its location step by step, and explore a printable classroom activity to follow along on paper! The more you know, the faster you'll go!

Puzzle 1A: Whole Number of Latitude

Calculate the whole number of the latitude:

(U.S. states) - (continents) = ?

How many states are in the U.S.? Subtract the number of continents on Earth.

Incorrect. Try again or check these resources: U.S. States, Continents

You've unveiled the latitude's whole number: 43!

Latitude: 43, Longitude: 0

Puzzle 1B: 1st Three Decimal Places

Calculate the first three decimal digits of the latitude:

(IAU constellations) × (fingers on two human hands) = ?

How many constellations are recognized by the IAU? Multiply by the number of fingers on two hands.

Incorrect. Try again or check these resources: IAU Constellations, Human Hands

You've unveiled the first three decimal digits: 880!

Latitude: 43.880, Longitude: 0

Puzzle 1C: Final Three Decimal Places

Calculate the final three decimal digits of the latitude:

((days in a (common) year) × (fingers on two human hands)) + ((original U.S. colonies) × (branches of U.S. government)) = ?

Multiply days in a common year by fingers on two hands, then add the product of original U.S. colonies and branches of government.

Incorrect. Try again or check these resources: Days in a Year, U.S. Government

You've unveiled the final decimal digits: 3689!

Latitude: 43.8803689, Longitude: 0

Puzzle 2A: Whole Number of Longitude

Calculate the whole number of the longitude:

(U.S. Senators) + (primary colors) = ?

Add the number of U.S. Senators to the number of primary colors in art.

Incorrect. Try again or check these resources: U.S. Senators, Primary Colors

You've unveiled the whole number of the longitude: 103!

Latitude: 43.8803689, Longitude: -103

Puzzle 2B: 1st Three Decimal Places

Calculate the first three decimal digits of the longitude:

(meters in one standard track lap) + (weeks in a year) = ?

Add the distance of a standard track lap to the number of weeks in a year.

Incorrect. Try again or check these resources: Track Lap, Weeks in a Year

You've unveiled the first three decimal digits: 452!

Latitude: 43.8803689, Longitude: -103.452

Puzzle 2C: Final Four Decimal Places

Calculate the final four decimal digits of the longitude:

(feet in a mile) - (IAU constellations) = ?

Subtract the number of IAU constellations from the number of feet in a mile.

Incorrect. Try again or check these resources: Mile Measurement, IAU Constellations

You've unveiled the final four decimal digits: 5192!

Latitude: 43.8803689, Longitude: -103.4525192

You've unveiled Mount Rushmore!

Latitude: 43.8803689, Longitude: -103.4525192

Discussion Questions:

  • What historical figures are depicted on this monument, and why were they chosen?
  • How does this landmark reflect American values and history?
  • What challenges were faced during the construction of this monument?

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American Landmark Quest II

Embark on a thrilling journey to uncover a hidden landmark where imagination takes flight and families create unforgettable memories! Solve these word puzzles to unlock its coordinates and reveal the mystery! The more you know, the faster you'll go—research is encouraged! Download the printable quest for paper-based fun.

Puzzle 1A: Whole Number of Latitude

Multiply the quarters in an NFL game by the years in a decade, then subtract the days in a week. What is the result?

Think of a football season's segments, a ten-year span, and a week's length.
Incorrect answer. Try again!

Congrats 1A at Latitude: 33, Longitude: 0

You've unveiled the latitude's whole number: 33! Latitude: 33, Longitude: 0

Puzzle 1B: First Three Decimal Digits of Latitude

Multiply the number of constellations officially recognized by astronomers by the number of planets if you include Pluto. Then add the number of decades in two full centuries. What total do you get?

Count the stars in the sky, include a debated planet, and consider two centuries' worth of decades.
Incorrect answer. Try again!

Congrats 1B at Latitude: 33.812, Longitude: 0

You've unveiled the latitude's first three decimal digits: 812! Latitude: 33.812, Longitude: 0

Puzzle 1C: Final Three Decimal Digits of Latitude

Start with ten cubed. Subtract the difference between the number of U.S. states and the number of inches in a foot. Write your answer as a four-digit number with a leading zero.

Begin with a large cube, then adjust using the states and a foot's length.
Incorrect answer. Try again!

Congrats 1C at Latitude: 33.8120962, Longitude: 0

You've unveiled the latitude's final three decimal digits: 0962! Latitude: 33.8120962, Longitude: 0

Puzzle 2A: Whole Number of Longitude

Add the number of IAU constellations to the product of (quarters in an NFL game) and (games needed to win a traditional tennis set), then add the boroughs of New York City. What is the sum?

Combine the stars with a football-tennis product and city divisions.
Incorrect answer. Try again!

Congrats 2A at Latitude: 33.8120962, Longitude: -117

You've unveiled the longitude's whole number: -117! Latitude: 33.8120962, Longitude: -117

Puzzle 2B: First Three Decimal Digits of Longitude

Add the number of feet in a furlong to the product of the number of planets if you include Pluto and the number of days in February in a leap year, then add the number of moons of Mars. What do you get?

Start with an old distance, multiply planetary and leap year days, and add Mars' moons.
Incorrect answer. Try again!

Congrats 2B at Latitude: 33.8120962, Longitude: -117.923

You've unveiled the longitude's first three decimal digits: 923! Latitude: 33.8120962, Longitude: -117.923

Puzzle 2C: Final Four Decimal Digits of Longitude

Find the number of minutes in five Earth days. Add the product of the letters in the English alphabet and twice the hours in a day. Finally, add the number of bears in the Goldilocks tale. What is the total?

Calculate five days in minutes, multiply alphabet size by double the daylight hours, and add fairy tale bears.
Incorrect answer. Try again!

Final Congratulations!

You've unlocked the coordinates: Latitude: 33.8120962, Longitude: -117.9238451! Welcome to the magical heart of Disneyland!

  • How does this magical place design experiences for families?
  • What role does it play in shaping entertainment history?
  • How have its attractions evolved with new technology?

Google Ma(p)th:
American Landmark Quest I

Embark on a journey to unveil the coordinates of a monumental American landmark, a beacon of freedom and resilience overlooking a bustling harbor. Solve each puzzle to reveal the next step in this patriotic quest! The more you know, the faster you'll go! For a printable classroom activity, visit Teachers Pay Teachers.

Puzzle 1A: Discover the Latitude's Whole Number

Unveil the first piece of the landmark's latitude.

Days in a typical school week × quarters in an NFL game × seasons in a year ÷ Earth’s latitudinal hemispheres = ___

Multiply the days students attend school weekly by the segments of an NFL game and annual cycles, then divide by the Earth’s two latitudinal hemispheres (Northern and Southern).

You've unveiled the latitude's whole number: 40! Latitude: 40, Longitude: 0. Do you have a clue where we are headed?

Puzzle 1B: Refine the Latitude's First Three Decimals

Narrow down the latitude further.

Convert the atomic number of iodine (I) to a percentage, then multiply by (original U.S. colonies × 100). Enter the whole number.

Take the atomic number of element I as a decimal percentage, then apply it to 100 times the number of original colonies.

You've unveiled the latitude's first decimals: 689! Latitude: 40.689, Longitude: 0. Do you have a clue where we are headed?

Puzzle 1C: Finalize the Latitude

Complete the latitude coordinates.

Boiling point of water (°F) × months in a year − fingers on two hands = ___

Multiply the Fahrenheit boiling point of water by the months in a year, then subtract the total fingers on both hands.

You've unveiled the latitude's final decimals: 2534! Latitude: 40.6892534, Longitude: 0. Do you have a clue where we are headed?

Puzzle 2A: Discover the Longitude's Whole Number

Unveil the first piece of the longitude.

Stars on the current U.S. flag + (games to win a traditional tennis set × quarters in an NFL game) = ___

Add the stars on the flag to the product of games needed for a tennis set and NFL quarters.

You've unveiled the longitude's whole number: 74! Latitude: 40.6892534, Longitude: -74. Do you have a clue where we are headed?

Puzzle 2B: Refine the Longitude's First Three Decimals

Narrow down the longitude.

Months in a year × quarters in an NFL game − Earth’s moon = ___ (three digits with leading zeros)

Multiply the months in a year by NFL quarters, subtract Earth’s single moon, and format with leading zeros.

You've unveiled the longitude's first decimals: 047! Latitude: 40.6892534, Longitude: -74.047. Do you have a clue where we are headed?

Puzzle 2C: Finalize the Longitude

Complete the longitude coordinates.

10³ − (original U.S. colonies × atomic number of potassium, K) = ___ (four digits with a leading zero)

Subtract the product of original colonies and potassium’s atomic number from 10 cubed, format with a leading zero.

You've unveiled the longitude's final decimals: 0753! Latitude: 40.6892534, Longitude: -74.0470753. Do you have a clue where we are headed?

Congratulations! You've unveiled the coordinates!

Discussion Questions:

  1. What is the historical significance of this landmark in American history?
  2. How has this landmark influenced global perceptions of freedom and opportunity?
  3. What are some key events associated with this location?

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Great American Landmark Quest IV

Embark on a journey to uncover the coordinates of a historic American landmark in Hawaii, a place of remembrance and reflection. Solve the mathematical puzzles to reveal its location step by step. For a printable classroom activity to follow along, visit Teachers Pay Teachers.

Puzzle 1A: Whole Number of Latitude

In the story of Goldilocks, she encounters a certain number of bears. Multiply this by the number of continents on Earth to find the whole number of the latitude.

Think about the number of bears in the classic tale and the number of major landmasses.
Incorrect. Try again!

Congrats 1A

You've unveiled the whole number of the latitude: 21! Latitude: 21, Longitude: 0. Do you have a clue where we are headed?

Puzzle 1B: First Three Decimal Digits of Latitude

Multiply the number of days in a week by the number of weeks in a year to find the first three decimal digits of the latitude.

Consider a standard week and a non-leap year.
Incorrect. Try again!

Congrats 1B

You've unveiled the first three decimal digits: 364! Latitude: 21.364, Longitude: 0. Do you have a clue where we are headed?

Puzzle 1C: Final Four Decimal Digits of Latitude

First, multiply the number of seconds in an hour by 2. Then, add the number of players on a soccer team on the field to find the final four decimal digits of the latitude.

Calculate the seconds in an hour first, then double it before adding the soccer team size.
Incorrect. Try again!

Congrats 1C

You've unveiled the final four decimal digits: 7211! Latitude: 21.3647211, Longitude: 0. Do you have a clue where we are headed?

Puzzle 2A: Whole Number of Longitude

First, multiply the number of original U.S. colonies by the number of months in a year. Then, add the number of wheels on a unicycle to find the whole number of the longitude.

Think about the historical colonies and a standard year, then consider a unicycle's structure.
Incorrect. Try again!

Congrats 2A

You've unveiled the whole number of the longitude: 157! Latitude: 21.3647211, Longitude: -157. Do you have a clue where we are headed?

Puzzle 2B: First Three Decimal Digits of Longitude

Add the number of seconds in 15 minutes to the number of weeks in a year to find the first three decimal digits of the longitude.

Calculate the seconds in a quarter-hour and add the weeks in a non-leap year.
Incorrect. Try again!

Congrats 2B

You've unveiled the first three decimal digits: 952! Latitude: 21.3647211, Longitude: -157.952. Do you have a clue where we are headed?

Puzzle 2C: Final Four Decimal Digits of Longitude

First, multiply 10 cubed by the number of seasons. Then, add the product of the number of continents and 100. Next, add the number of seconds in a minute. Finally, add the number of innings in an MLB game to find the final four decimal digits of the longitude.

Follow the order: cube of 10, multiply by seasons, then add continents times 100, seconds in a minute, and innings in a baseball game.
Incorrect. Try again!

Final Congrats

Congratulations! You've unveiled the USS Arizona Memorial at Latitude: 21.3647211, Longitude: -157.9524769!

Discussion Questions:

  • What is the historical significance of the USS Arizona Memorial?
  • How does the memorial contribute to remembering World War II?
  • What role does Pearl Harbor play in American history?

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Great American Landmark Quest V

Embark on a patriotic journey to unveil the coordinates of a towering symbol of American freedom and the first president's legacy in the nation's capital. Solve mathematical puzzles inspired by history, science, sports, and more to reveal the location step by step. For a printable classroom activity, visit here.

Step 1A: Unveil the Whole Number of the Latitude

Subtract the number of months in a year from the number of U.S. states.

The difference between the count of stars on the flag and the lunar cycles in a year.

You've unveiled the whole number of the latitude: 38!

Latitude: 38, Longitude: 0

Step 1B: Unveil the First Three Decimal Digits of the Latitude

Multiply the number of IAU constellations by the number of fingers on two human hands, then add the number of innings in an MLB game.

Star patterns recognized officially times digits on hands, plus baseball game divisions.

You've unveiled the first three decimal digits: 889!

Latitude: 38.889, Longitude: 0. Do you have a clue where we are headed?

Step 1C: Unveil the Final Four Decimal Digits of the Latitude

Subtract the square of the number of letters in the English alphabet added to the product of Goldilocks' bears and continents from the number of feet in a mile.

Distance unit in feet minus (alphabet count squared plus fairy tale animals times large land masses).

You've unveiled the final four decimal digits: 4583!

Latitude: 38.8894583, Longitude: 0

Step 2A: Unveil the Whole Number of the Longitude

Add the number of U.S. states to the number of amendments to the Constitution.

Sum of union members and changes to the founding document.

You've unveiled the whole number of the longitude: 77!

Latitude: 38.8894583, Longitude: -77

Step 2B: Unveil the First Three Decimal Digits of the Longitude

Multiply the number of quarters in an NFL game by the number of players on one soccer team on the field, then subtract the number of days in a week (write with leading zeros to make three digits).

Football periods times soccer field players, minus days of the week.

You've unveiled the first three decimal digits: 037!

Latitude: 38.8894583, Longitude: -77.037

Step 2C: Unveil the Final Four Decimal Digits of the Longitude

Multiply the number of hours in a day by the sum of the Spartans at Thermopylae and the players on one soccer team on the field.

Daily hours times (famous ancient warriors plus soccer athletes on pitch).

You've unveiled the final four decimal digits: 7464!

Latitude: 38.8894583, Longitude: -77.0377464

Congratulations! You've unveiled the Washington Monument!

Latitude: 38.8894583, Longitude: -77.0377464

Discussion Questions:

  1. What does the Washington Monument commemorate?
  2. How tall is the Washington Monument, and what material is it made of?
  3. What is the significance of its location in Washington, D.C.?

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