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Tessellations Multiple Choice
In this tessellations worksheet, students answer questions about the characteristics of tessellations. They identify polygons that will and will not tessellate. Students determine the sum of angles in a polygon tessellation. This...
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Investigation - Patterns
Students create a pattern out of pattern blocks. In this math lesson, students work with a partner to investigate the pattern they have. Within that group, students continue to design the pattern by adding the next two pieces....
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Tumbling and Movement
Students perform basic tumbling activities. For this movement lesson, students practice tumbling and balancing moves while listening to music. Students are "frozen" into place while in certain positions.
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Weather Watchers
Second graders discuss what weather is and list words that can be used to describe weather. In this science lesson, 2nd graders develop symbols for each type of weather and record the weather for two weeks at the same time and the same...
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Writing Equations From Patterns
In this writing equations worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 6 different problems that include various patterns. First, they read and identify relations of equations and the difference between successive values of x and y. Then,...
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Modeling in Algebra
In this modeling in algebra worksheet, 8th graders solve ten different types of algebra problems, including 5 word problems. They first complete each table, describe the pattern used, and determine the 20th and nth term for each....
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Cursed Patterns
In this scary mathematics worksheet, young mathematicians identify which of the patterns on the sheet are cursed. They fix the number that does not follow the pattern rule in each set.
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Add & Subtract Whole Hundreds 1
In this mathematics worksheet, 3rd graders compare the problem 2700 plus 200 to the problem 27 plus 2 and explain their reasoning. Then they notice the patterns for each of the problems and continue them.
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Map Keys
In this geography worksheet, students identify who a cartographer is and what they do specifically. They study an outline map of a fictitious island and then, respond to the three questions that follow. Finally, students add three more...
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Geoboard Squares
Students create squares of different sizes on a geoboard. They find and describe a pattern. Students use the pattern to determine the number of squares possible on a 10-by-10 geoboard. They create squares with a horizontal base (and...
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Rep Tiles
Third graders use pattern blocks of one shape at a time to try to create a similar shape. They compare the perimeter of the new figure with the perimeter of the original shape and look for a pattern. Students use the pattern to predict...
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Stressed to the Breaking Point
Young scholars explore the relationship between the amount of weight that can be supported by a spaghetti bridge, the thickness of the bridge, and the length of the bridge to determine the algebraic equation that best represents that...
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Add It Up Alligators
Students strengthen shape and pattern recognition, fine-motor and perceptual skills, encouraging imagination, play and sense of self within a group
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How Much Is A Million
In this millions instructional activity, students solve and complete 4 different problems that include counting large numbers. First, they identify the patterns found in the table illustrated. Then, students place the correct number on...
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Spot The Pattern
Students study integers. In this math lesson students complete several worksheets on arithmetic series, triangles and word problems.
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U Boat Hunt
Students recognize patterns and sequences in numbers. In this geometry lesson, students create rules to define the sequences and patterns they obsere. They translate coded messages as they dicuss navigational terms.
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Leaf Patterns
First graders explore the existence of patterns in everyday items. In this science and math integrated lesson, 1st graders match leaves with a name word card and organize them into four patterns. This lesson includes a reading of And the...
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Do Now - Handshake
In terms in a sequence worksheet, students solve 6 short answer problems. Students find the next term in a sequence given a sequence in block-form and integer form.
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Problem Solving Using Pattern Blocks
Students use pattern blocks to create a figure that is described to them and establish a pattern based on the description of the geometric figure. In this pattern blocks lesson plan, students fill out shape and fraction worksheets.
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Looking For Patterns of Likes and Dislikes
In this pattern worksheet, learners determine why a "friend" likes or dislikes certain things. Students are presented with a list of likes and dislikes.
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Practice With Patterns
In this pattern worksheet, students explore sequence of numbers. They identify the next number in a sequence. This one-page worksheet contains 30 problems. Students may check their answers online.
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I Have A Friend Who
In this friend learning exercise, students examine lists of likes and dislikes. They use logic and elimination to determine why a friend likes some things rather than others. This one-page learning exercise contains 1 problem. The...
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PATTERNS IN TIME
Students build a realistic sense of geological time, seek clues of transition fossils and find them. In this investigative instructional activity students complete several activities and worksheets on fossils.
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Identify the Pattern of Words Liked and Disliked
In this pattern worksheet, learners analyze lists of words someone likes and dislikes to identify the pattern. The solution is provided.