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National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics:geometric Tasks
National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics:Geometric Tasks is a teacher resource that uses the Problem of the Month (POM) strategy as a way to solve pattern and other problems.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Use Geometric Sequence Formulas
Given the formula of a geometric sequence, either in explicit form or in recursive form, find a specific term in the sequence.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Extend Geometric Sequences
Given the first few terms in a geometric sequence, find the next term in the sequence.
Cut the Knot
Cut the Knot!: Mathematics: The Science of Patterns
A book excerpt, this page discusses John Venn's "simple, geometric method for checking the validity of syllogisms," with diagrams, examples, and related links.
Other
Interactive Pattern Blocks
A colorful, engaging site where students can manipulate pattern blocks to create patterns or pictures. Included in the detailed directions are possible activities and a feature that allows you to email your patterns to a friend.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Max's Math Adventures: Max's Fantastical Zoo
Use this rhyming description of Max's Fantastical Zoo to make some amazing animals from geometric shapes. There is a teacher's guide for easy lesson planning.
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: Math Central: Manipulatives for the Upper Elementary (Gr. 4 6)
Many teachers find it more challenging to incorporate the use of manipulatives into their mathematics programs at the upper elementary or middle school grades. Activities using manipulatives are provided for grades four, five, and six...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Stomp
In this video segment from Cyberchase, performers from STOMP! illustrate patterns using inventive and exciting rhythmic melodies.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Instant Insanity
Excellent interactive challenge working with cube nets to stack them in a specific order. Manipulate the cubes online to solve the problem.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Living in the Mill: 2 D Shapes
Students can use this interactive site to practice various geometric concepts such as rotations, reflections, translations, tesselations and geometric patterns.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Little Squares
What are square numbers? Use tiles at this one page website to discover the pattern of square numbers. See if you can solve the challenge. Once you have your solution you can check the solution given right at the website.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Doplication
On this one page website sharpen your logic and pattern extension skills while working on this challenge. The solution is available to double check your solution.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Toothpicks: Patterns in Geometric Shapes
This interactive exercise focuses on determining probabilities associated with repeated coin tosses and building tree diagrams to take math out of the classroom and into the real world.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Illuminations: Patch Tool
Use this tool to design a pattern using geometric shapes.
Mathigon
Mathigon: Euclidean Geometry: Introduction
Mathematicians in ancient Greece were amazed by mathematical patterns, and wanted to explore and explain them. They began to study mathematics just "for fun" without a specific application in mind. One of these mathematicians, Thales of...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Math + Arts: Shapes & Patterns
In this lesson plan, young scholars will watch videos about shapes and identify shapes in their environment and in art. Links to the videos are at the bottom of the lesson plan overview, other material links are also provided.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Origin of Countless Conspiracy Theories
Why can we find geometric shapes in the night sky? How can we know that at least two people in London have exactly the same number of hairs on their head? And why can patterns be found in just about any text - even Vanilla Ice lyrics?...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Making Sense of Shapes and Sizes
In this activity, students develop algorithms for generating and generalizing patterns related to triangle and square geometric models.
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Sierpinski's Carpet
Step through the generation of Sierpinski's Carpet, a fractal made from subdividing a square into nine smaller squares and cutting the middle one out. Explore number patterns in sequences and geometric properties of fractals.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Shape Makers
In this Five E's AMSTI lesson, students discover relationships between shapes. Students discover multiple ways to combine shapes to fill the area of a given shape using real and virtual pattern blocks, and share their solutions with...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: The Pattern of Graphing Quadratic Equations
The learners will develop an algebraic expression from geometric representations and ultimately graph quadratic equations with understanding. The students will also develop a better understanding of algebraic expressions by comparing...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Algebraic Expressions to Represent Angle Properties in Circles
Given numerical and/or geometric patterns that represent angle relationships in circles, the student will investigate inscribed angle relationships.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Do It Yourself Patchwork Gifts
Students will sharpen their geometry skills when they make these holiday gifts. This site offers hands-on activities with geometry skills interwoven.
Primary Resources
Primary Resources: Patterns and Symmetry
Teachers, here's a great resource for worksheets and presentations about symmetry. Includes PowerPoint and smartboard presentations.
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