PreKinders
Snowflake Pattern Block Mat
Add a touch of winter flair to geometry practice with a pattern block mat shaped as a snowflake. Preschoolers and kindergartners can work on both shape recognition and pattern identification as they form beautiful snowflakes.
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Patterns and Fingerprints
Human fingerprint patterns are the result of layers of skin growing at different paces, thus causing the layers to pull on each other forming ridges. Here, groups of learners see how patterns and fingerprints assist scientists in a...
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A Matter of Pattern
Students explore how shapes can make patterns then make connections as to how elements in a pattern relate to one another. In this matter of pattern lesson plan, students create a multi-folded paper snowflake. Students engage in a...
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Alternative Snowflakes
Students discover how snowflakes in nature are really formed, and recreate this process with paper and glue.
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Marshmallow Fun Day - math
Early learners rotate to different classroom centers and participate in six activities based on using marshmallows to review concepts learned. They make: marshmallow sculptures (geometric shapes), the shape of mittens using colored...
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A Matter of Pattern
Students will create and predict patterns formed when making paper snowflakes. Students will construct snowflakes understanding that patterns may be predicted based on observation.
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January Worksheets: Snowflake Patterning
In this lower elementary patterning worksheet, learners cut out four snowflake pictures along the dotted lines. They place each picture in the boxes above to complete the pattern.
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The Symmetry of Snowflakes
Celebrating the change of season with science and language arts activities.
CK-12 Foundation
Exponential Growth: Exponential, Fractal Snowflakes
Examine an exponential growth model. Using a fractal, learners calculate the perimeters of each stage. When comparing the consecutive perimeters, a pattern emerges. They use the pattern to build an equation and make conclusions.
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Symmetric Snowflake
In this pattern block symmetry instructional activity, students analyze one half of a snowflake design. Students cover the design with pattern blocks and complete the design so that the dotted line is a line of symmetry.
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Make a Snowflake
Students study the design of snowflakes.  In this snow lesson, students discover the different shapes of a snowflake, and their similarities.  Students study snowflakes outside, then create their own with popsicle sticks and glue.
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Styroflakes
Young scholars increase eye-hand coordination as they create decorative snowflakes out of recycled packing peanuts.
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Fractals Teachers' Notes
When you see a flower or a tree in nature do you see the math? This web resource contains many ideas for using fractals in a math class including Sierpinski’s triangle, Koch's Snowflake, and the Jurassic Park Fractal. Additionally, it...
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Make A Crystal Snowflake!
Students make a crystal snowflake decoration out of string, pipe cleaners, food coloring, boiling water, and more. In this snowflake lesson plan, students let it dry over night and see crystals in the morning.
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Koch Snowflake
Learners investigate Koch's Snowflake. In this geometry lesson, students identify the properties of creating Koch's snowflake. They solve problems dealing with fractals and patterns.
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Fractals: Koch Snowflake
Pupils investigate the properties of Koch's snowflake. For this geometry lesson, students investigate fractals and patterns. They create Koch's snowflake using Cabri software.
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Crossword: Book - "Snowflake Bentley"
In this crossword learning exercise, students use clues about the book Snowflake Bentley to complete a crossword puzzle. An answer key is provided.
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Symmetry
Second graders find the lines of symmetry in pattern blocks and alphabet letters. In this symmetry lesson plan, 2nd graders discuss what symmetry is, view examples of lines of symmetry and apply what they have learned by finding the line...
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Snowflake Symmetry
In this symmetry worksheet, students analyze a picture of a hexagon folded into sixths with black parts to be cut out. Students draw what the snowflake will look like when it is unfolded.
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Snowflake Printing
Students create snowflakes using white glue, plastic fruit baskets, glitter, and dark construction paper in this art lesson that teaches the concept of printmaking. Emphasis is placed upon understanding and applying media, techniques,...
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Let It Snow!
Pupils make the most of the season's first snowfall with a snowflake study. They create original snowflakes from paper, collect authentic snowflakes on paper, and examine and compare the snowflakes.
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Dro and the Weather Map
Students identify the symbols used for isobars, a high and low pressure region and a cold front. They make six-sided snowflake.
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Fractals Forever or Obvious and Hidden Order
Students discuss ways computers use properties of similar figures to generate scale models and create scenes. they describe patterns they have seen on a fern, pineapple, or pinecone. Students research Benoit mandebrot, H. von Koch and...
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Snowflake Curve
Students develop an appreciation for complex structures in nature. They observe patterns in nature in relationship to the Real World. Students use observation skills to assist in problem solving. They show comprehension of the concepts...