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The Rabbit Problem
Students notice a number pattern in the book The Rabbit Problem by Emily Gravett. In this number pattern instructional activity, students represent and describe numbers appropriate to their grade level.
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100 Stamps for 100 Days
Students recognize similarities and generalize patterns. For this math and technology lesson plan, students develop an understanding of number patterning by grouping stamps and counting by 10s.
Virginia Department of Education
Relationships Round Robin
Mathematics is all about patterns. Young mathematicians analyze geometric patterns to write algebraic expressions. They use the expressions to predict future stages of the patterns.
DK Publishing
Learning 1 - Write the Number
Begin your study of single-digit numbers with this activity on the number one. Young counters first trace and write the digit several times. Next, they practice counting by recording how many objects are in each image (always one)....
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Footprints
Students explore patterns. In this patterns geometry lesson, students identify and extend patterns including body parts, movement, geometric shapes, noises, and footprints. Students create and share an original pattern.
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Patterns to the Rescue
Learners watch the Cyberchase episode, "The Poddleville Case" and play online games to examine how patterns are sequences that repeat or change in an orderly way. The lesson plan culminates with students creating their own patterns to...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Musical Patterns
Young scholars explore the concept of patterning using musical instruments. In this music activity, students identify several instruments and practice playing patterns with them. Young scholars identify the patterning in a musical piece.
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Shape Patterns
In this math worksheet, students examine a pattern of geometric shapes. After looking at the sequence of shapes and deciding what the pattern is, students choose the shape that would come next. There are 4 problems.
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Odds and Evens
What happens when you multiply an odd number by an odd number? Scholars find out as they focus on patterns and number attributes while solving 48 multiplication problems. The first set has them multiply two odd numbers and record what...
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What's in the Bag?
Help your young scholars identify the attributes of two-dimensional shapes. They read the book Round is a Mooncake, and use pattern blocks to sort shapes. Students sort shapes according to their attributes.
Shodor Education Foundation
Cross Sections
Use this activity on cross-sections of three-dimensional shapes in your math class to work on algebra or geometry Common Core standards. The instructional activity includes a list of relevent terminology, and a step-by-step process to...
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Understanding the Poem
Practice literary analysis with your poetry pupils using the mysterious narrative poem "The Listeners." They examine the archaic language and answer 12 comprehension and analysis prompts. Foster creativity with these referential...
Mathematics Vision Project
Quadratic Equations
Through a variety of physical and theoretical situations, learners are led through the development of some of the deepest concepts in high school mathematics. Complex numbers, the fundamental theorem of algebra and rational exponents...
Chicago Botanic Garden
Historical Climate Cycles
What better way to make predictions about future weather and climate patterns than with actual climate data from the past? Young climatologists analyze data from 400,000 to 10,000 years ago to determine if climate has changed over time....
Centers for Ocean Sciences
Ocean and Great Lakes Literacy: Principle 1
Is your current lesson plan for salt and freshwater literacy leaving you high and dry? If so, dive into part one of a seven-part series that explores the physical features of Earth's salt and freshwater sources. Junior hydrologists...
PBS
Women's History: Parading Through History
Want to teach your pupils about debate, effective speech techniques, propaganda, and the women's movement? The first in a sequential series of three, scholars analyze real propaganda images from the the historic women's movement, view a...
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Representing and Extending Patterns
Learners explore repeating and growing patterns. In this patterns lesson, students describe patterns, explore changing patterns and match patterns. Learners participate in online activities and read books that show patterns in nature and...
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Three Little Kittens: Addition Booklet
Students explore math problem solving strategies while reading a nursery rhyme. For this addition lesson, students learn math skills such as solving simple equations, graphing data and extending patterns while reading The Three Little...
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Attributes and Patterns with Buttons
Students work with attribute buttons in order to sort, create, and analyze patterns. Students practice identifying patterns and verbalizing the sorting rules and patterns they used. Sample assessments and rubric are provided.
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The Point Line - Teaching Patterns
Students practice extending patterns. In this patterns lesson, students demonstrate extending patterns by performing a rhythmic patter.
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Quilts Galore
Students explore patterns. They observe a video, "Math Monsters." Students determine the next item in a sequence. Students read books about patterns. They discuss patterns in quilts. Students visit a specified web site and design...
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Table Settings
Students make organized lists and find patterns to help them solve problems. They draw table formations and label how many people can sit there. They make predictions about how the tables be set up and what happen to the seating.
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Geo-Wrap Vests
First graders use geometric shapes to create and extend patterns. Students read a book and view African garments. They identify patterns in the garments. Students create and decorate a paper vest with geometric patterns.
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What's the Best Deal?
Young scholars explore number sense by solving consumer math problems. In this pattern identification lesson, students analyze a list of numerical and geometric patterns while predicting the future outcome. Young scholars utilize...