Order of Operations with Exponents Printable Activity: Build an Alien

Want to have a blast teaching order of operations with exponents in the classroom? This innovative printable activity makes math practice an adventure wherein students solve problems and unlock steps to design their own alien masterpiece. It's perfect for keeping your class active, entertained, and ready to learn.

Why This Activity Is a Classroom Favorite

This is not your run-of-the-mill worksheet; this is a low-prep, print-and-go activity that mixes math with some creativity. Instead of simply solving the problems, students build a unique alien with their answers! The added challenge of correct and incorrect answers in the Answer Bank motivates students and keeps them guessing.

Best of all? When used in my classroom, students turned it into a hilarious contest for who could draw the ugliest alien. The laughter, competition, and learning made this an unforgettable experience!

What's Inside

20 Math Problems

Carefully crafted problems that focus on order of operations with exponents and follow PEMDAS. These problems are designed to reinforce key concepts while keeping students engaged.

Answer Bank

Includes correct solutions paired with corresponding alien features and a few wrong answers to challenge students further.

Step-by-Step Alien Drawing Instructions

Each correct solution unlocks a specific feature (such as antennae, tentacle arms, or a galactic cape) that students add to their alien.

Teacher and Student Instructions

Easy-to-follow directions make this activity a breeze to implement whether it's your first time or your 50th.

Solutions Included

Save time with a complete answer key for quick grading or self-assessment.

Why Your Students Will Love This

Fun and Creative: Turns math into an exciting art project! Students can compete for the most creative, unique, or even “ugliest” alien.

Hands-On Engagement: Combines problem-solving with drawing for an interactive experience.

Encourages Critical Thinking: The Answer Bank keeps students on their toes with correct and incorrect options.

Why You’ll Love This

Low Prep: Just print and go-no confusing preparation needed.

Great for classwork, homework, math centers, or sub plans

Instant Engagement: Keeps even reluctant learners involved and loving math.

How It Works

Students solve each problem using order of operations with exponents.

Students find their answer in the Answer Bank and match to an alien feature

Each correct solution builds a fun, creative component to their alien drawing.

Students will solve all 20 and complete their alien! Get Ready for Fun in Math Class! Transform order of operations with exponents into a hilarious creative adventure with this print-and-go activity. Click now to bring the fun into your classroom today!