Merlins Cave Problem

Ordering Absolute Value – 6th Grade

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Here are objects that are found inside Merlin’s cave. Be safe as you move around inside the 360 VR tour. Go below to fix Number One’s mistake.

A

If the answer is  “A“  find the number on or around this object.

B

If the answer is  “B“  find the number on or around this object.

C

If the answer is  “C“  find the number on or around this object.

D

If the answer is  “D“  find the number on or around this object.

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Question #1

-12 is greater than, less than, or equal to -1

        A)  >                           B)  <

        C)  =

A)   Telescope

B)   Star Rock

C)   Dragon

 

Question #2

-5 is greater than, less than, or equal to 5

        A)  >                           B)  <

        C)  =

A)   Large Vase

B)   Mini Table

C)   Metal Shape

Question #3

-10 is greater than, less than, or equal to -13

        A)  >                           B)  <

        C)  =

A)   Book Stand

B)   Magic Staff

C)   Telescope

Type the numbers from the objects to get your first clue. Write the clues down as you will need all of them to unlock the master lock.

Clue Box

Question #4

Which is warmer, negative 5 degrees Celsius or negative 2 degrees Celsius?

        A)  -5                           B) -2

A)   Fire Vase

B)   Large Vase

Question #5

Place the following temperatures in order from coldest to warmest.

-5 degrees Celsius, -2 degrees Celsius, and 2 degrees Celsius.

        A)  -5, -2, 2               B)  -2, 2,-5

        C)  2, -2, -5

A)   Spell Book

B)   Hourglass

C)   Book Stand

Question #6

Place the following temperatures in order from coldest to warmest.

-4 degrees Celsius, -2 degrees Celsius, and -10 degrees Celsius.

        A)   -2, -4, -10       B)  -10, -4, -2

        C)  -10, -2, -4

A)   Telescope

B)   Mini Table

C)   Globe

Type in the numbers to get your clue.

Clue Box

Question #7

What is the absolute value of -27?

        A)   -27          B)  27

     

A)   Spell Book

B)   Dragon

 

Question #8

What is the absolute value of -17?

        A)  -17          B)  17

     

A)   Fire Vase

B)   Star Rock

 

Question #9

What is the absolute value of 8?

        A)   8          B)  -8

     

A)   Book Stand

B)   Metal Shape

Type in the numbers to get your clue.

Clue Box

Input all the clues to help Merlin fix the mess.

MASTER LOCK

Did you fix the dragon problem?

Share your results with your teacher and parents. Tell them what the Master Lock was and where the key was found.