Curated OER
Poems: Identifying Patterns
Here is a great learning exercise that contains two short poems to compare and contrast. Children will read each poem out loud and then complete three comparative analysis questions which focus on rhyme, structure, and language. Note:...
Curated OER
Four Color Map
Learners explore geometry by completing a color puzzle. In this shape identification lesson, students utilize deductive reasoning to complete a Google SketchUp puzzle with trapezoid, triangles and rectangular shapes. Learners complete...
Pennsylvania Department of Education
Tetrominoes and Translations
Learners explore geometry by participating in a pattern identification activity. In this tetrominoes lesson plan, students define the characteristics of congruent and symmetrical shapes. Learners practice translating shapes across...
Curated OER
Describing an Object's Position
Learners explore language arts by participating in a shape identification activity. In this geometry shape lesson, students discuss the vocabulary terms used to describe the location of an object. Learners complete a worksheet based upon...
Curated OER
Indoor and Outdoor Patterns
Students explore geometry by participating in a visual illustration activity. In this pattern identification lesson, students explore inside their classroom and discuss patterns they find while tracing them on paper. Students attend an...
Curated OER
Investigation: Peg Race
Students explore competition by participating in a peg race. In this pattern creation instructional activity, students utilize an egg timer and pegs or colored cubes to create patterns quickly while competing with fellow classmates to...
Curated OER
Symmetry with Manipulatives
First graders investigate symmetry in patterns by utilizing unifix cubes. In this pattern lesson, 1st graders practice creating patterns that are perfectly symmetrical no matter which way it's looked at. Students utilize original...
Curated OER
Learning about the World of Color, Object and Shape Patterns
First graders practice identifying and creating patterns by using unifix cubes. In this visual design lesson, 1st graders investigate reoccurring patterns using colors and shapes and extend what is being made with their unifix cubes....
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PBS
Pbs Mathline: Here, There and Everywhere Lesson Plan [Pdf]
This interdisciplianry lesson uses the book Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? to explore creating patterns. Printable lesson.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe: Self Check Quizzes Patterns in Geometry
Students answer multiple choice questions that explore patterns in Geometry. Hints and solutions are included.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Got It
Sharpen your logical thinking and see if you can figure out the strategy to get to the target number before the computer.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Math Maven's Mysteries: The Case of the Mysterious Money Trail
Pat Tern has been buying items all around town using counterfeit money. Help Math Maven identify a pattern to catch her before she deposits fake money into the Cashflow Bank.
University of Regina (Canada)
Univeristy of Regina: Math Central: Patterns Here, There, and Everywhere
This lesson plan on early patterning is well written, well planned, and extensive. The math content is substantial for this age. There are lots of connections to other content areas. Materials needed are readily available or provided for...
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University of Texas
Inside Mathematics: Houses in a Row [Pdf]
This task challenges a student to use knowledge of geometric and numerical patterns to identify and continue a pattern.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Making Patterns
Explore the literature connections, online activity, pencil and paper activity, and the manipulative investigation of patterns and geometric shapes on this page!
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Patterns in Mathematics: How Many Valentines?
Students look for patterns to determine how many valentines will be distributed in a class of 28 students. After trying the problem, they can look at several other methods that could be used and compare the answer they got. There is also...
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Fashion Store: Pattern and Function
Molly organizes her clothes in a pattern using functions.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Food Market: Patterns
Yang Ming's family owns a Food Market. Can you find patterns at the Food Market?
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Eiffel Tower: Patterns
Pierre lives in Paris near the Eiffel Tower. Join him to find out more about patterns.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: English Bus: Measurement & Comparison
Visit London and figure out things like bigger, smaller, empty, half full, and full.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Hamburger Restaurant: Shape: 2 D Shapes and Patterns
Join Amy at her restaurant. Can you help Amy serve the different food and drinks to the guests?
Dartmouth College
Dartmouth College: Mqed: Pattern
Students learn about mathematical patterns and the art of designing repeat patterns. Lessons and assignments are included in this online resource.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Science: Scotland: What Are Shadows?
Aggie lives in a cottage near Loch Ness in Scotland. Help her identify shadows and match different objects with their shadows.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Max's Math Adventures: Magnifying Max
This site has the view through Max's magnifying glass. The ants seem to be walking past him in a pattern, can you help him predict how many ants are coming next? Teachers will like the teacher's guide, activity sheet, and extra challenges.