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Finding Patterns with Frogs
Young scholars create patterns. For this math lesson, students complete and create patterns using pattern blocks or disks. Young scholars analyze the patterns they see.
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Shape Search
Second graders draw a model using correctly formed geometric shapes. In this geometric shapes lesson, 2nd graders notice geometric shapes in the world around them and accurately draw these shapes.
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Shapes
In this shapes learning exercise, students identify shapes according to sentences that describe them. Students identify 8 shapes, but have 14 to choose from.
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Patterns
In this Algebra I worksheet, 9th graders explore number and geometric patterns and use the Sieve of Eratosthenes to find the prime numbers less than one hundred. The six page worksheet contains eight multipart questions. Answers are...
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Compare 2-D Shapes
Second graders explore and analyze plane shapes. In this plane shapes lesson, 2nd graders evaluate shape attributes to classify shapes correctly. Students work in groups to create different shapes.
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Ship Shape
Second graders explore shapes. After reading books about shapes, 2nd graders describe the properties of various shapes. They identify shapes if they have been rotated, flipped, or slid. Students create shapes using drawings and geoboards.
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Compare 2-D Shapes
Second graders examine the attributes of two-dimensional shapes. In this geometry lesson, 2nd graders play a game in order to identify two-dimensional shapes and to name them.
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Describe and Classify 2-D Shapes
In this 2-D shapes worksheet, students match a set of descriptions to shapes given. A reference website for additional resources is given.
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Extending Pattern Understandings
Students use shapes and manipulatives to demonstrate patterns. In this patterns lesson plan, students also break up patterns to identify a pattern unit.
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Shape Hokey Pokey
Students identify different shapes by using music. They use the shape in a song which follows the Hokey Pokey music. They participate in the song using different shapes.
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Patterns and Geometric Representations
Students explore patterns and sequences. Given an example of each, they discuss their observations. In groups, students participate in an "Around the World" activity where they rotate to different stations in the classroom to determine...
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Pattern Making
In this patterns worksheet, students make their own patterns using the specified colors and shapes specified. Students draw their patterns in a row in the blank space. There are 2 questions.
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Patterning
Students sort collection of objects by various characteristics, explore and create patterns using objects, and reproduce and extend patterns with objects.
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Make Your Own Patterns
In this patterns enrichment worksheet, 1st graders create patterns that have been started from different shapes. In this coloring activity, students complete five groups of patterns.
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Recognizing Math Patterns
In this math worksheet students see 10 sets of math patterns. Each pattern is made up of repeating geometric shapes. Students mark the choice which would complete the pattern.
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Search Patterns
In this patterns worksheet, learners solve 6 problems in which a series of numbers or shapes is analyzed. Students continue each pattern.
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Winter Patterns
In this early childhood winter pattern activity, learners examine 2 patterns and reveal the next shape that comes next in each of the 2 patterns.
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Learning about Shapes with Tangrams and the Net
Students use tangrams, student literature, and Websites to explore shapes.
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Mother Nature Pattern Maker
Young scholars in a teacher education program enhance their awareness of patterns. They discover how to support their students in developing this skill in mathematical terms. They role play the role of a K-2 student and collect images...
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Shapes And Colors
Students distinguish between circles, squares, and rectangles and various colors in which they utilize the KidPix program on the computer to create them. They alternate; allowing each student to have a turn constructing and coloring in...
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Using Patterns
In this math worksheet, students examine a drawing of a neighborhood made of geometric shapes. Students answer 5 questions about patterns they discover. Then students answer 5 word questions about address numbers by using logical...
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Investigating Tessellations in 2 Dimensions
Students analyze tessellations. In this geometry instructional activity, students discover which shapes can or cannot be used to create a tessellation. Students watch a video, then create their own tessellations.
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Kite Puzzle Pattern
In this Kite Puzzle Pattern instructional activity, students cut out 11 shapes. Students glue the shapes together according to the model given of a kite.
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Shapes Are Everywhere
Third graders use various shapes to identify polygons and understand symmetry. They explore pattern blocks noticing their similarities and differences, then share with other team members. They draw 3 polygons in their journals and...