Earth Day Order of Operations Color by Number

Inside the case file

Solve, color, reveal! In this Earth Day color-by-number, students work through each order-of-operations problem, match the answer to the color key, and fill the grid square by square to uncover a hidden springtime picture — no worksheets, no prep, just a link.

Send the link and let the mystery picture do the motivating. Every square colored correctly brings the Earth Day image into view, and the self-checking design keeps students on track.

Quick details

• Grade levels: 4–7
• Format: Interactive, browser-based color-by-number
• Resource type: No-prep, self-checking activity
• Skill focus: Order of operations (no exponents)
• Tech needed: Any browser device (Chromebook, laptop, or tablet)

The activity

A hidden Earth Day picture is waiting under the grid. Students evaluate each expression, find the matching color in the key, and color the squares to reveal the surprise.

How it works

Open the private link (no app, no login) and start coloring. Solve each expression, choose the color that matches the answer, and watch the grid fill in. Correct answers build the picture while the activity checks itself — finish the grid to reveal the mystery Earth Day image.

What's included

• An interactive color-by-number activity on a private site
• A mystery Earth Day picture that reveals as students work
• No Boom Cards, Google Slides, logins, or subscriptions
• A PDF containing the private access link to share via Google Classroom, email, or any LMS

Skills covered

• Applying the order of operations (no exponents)
• Multi-step whole-number expressions
• Building accuracy and fluency with PEMDAS

Best used for

Math centers, tech time, early finishers, sub plans, homeschool, Earth Day and spring activities, review, and distance learning.