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Native American Necklaces

For Teachers 1st
First graders make an "ABB" pattern from macaroni they dyed in a previous instructional activity. They follow the pattern as they string the macaroni to make a necklace. This instructional activity is a nice math/social studies tie in.
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Dinosaur Patterns

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students listen to story Dinosaurs Dancing, use dinosaur counters to identify, copy, create and extend pattern that is repeated at least three times, and complete web lesson plan.
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Simple Sequencing

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders play a stand up version of musical chairs to find their sequencing partners. In this music and language arts lesson, 4th graders enjoy a game that requires them to organize a series of three pictures, then write sentences...
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Pretty Patterns

For Teachers K
Students discuss shape and number patterns and play a game practicing completing patterns. Then they rotate through five workstations that reinforce the concept of patterning.
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Geo Jammin' By DeSign - Day 1, Lesson 2: Dancing Duo

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders and teachers identify geometric vocabulary word by searching a geometry website. They create a Quilt Word Wall using the geometry words.
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Patterns

For Teachers K
Students complete two-color and three-color patterns using colored pattern blocks, and use this foundation in order to complete the attached color pattern worksheet.
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2, 4, 6, 8 . . .What Do We Appreciate-Patterns, Patterns, Patterns

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students recognize patterns in a numerical sequence, create new patterns and predict outcomes to established sequences.
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Terrific Tessellations

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students create, transform, and critique their own piece of artwork. In doing this instructional activity, students get more experience working with angles, lines, and measurement. They gain experience seeing, and creating their own...
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Math 4 - Act. 06: Spaghetti and Meatballs for All

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders use manipulatives to practice math patterns.
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Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students identify and use patterns in oral and written language, as well as in sounds, physical movements, and concrete objects.
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Pattern Detectives

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students discover patterns in language, math and science. They experience patterns by hearing stories, and becoming pattern detectives.
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Buggy Patterns

For Teachers 1st
First graders discuss the definition of patterns, and sing the song, Going Buggy, identifying patterns in the song. They create original patterns using bug counters and insect stickers.
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What Comes Next?

For Teachers K
Students explore the concept of A-B and A-B-B patterns, and show this by creating a pattern with concrete objects and on the Kid Pix Deluxe computer program.
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Fun with Patterns

For Teachers K
Students identify, extend and create patterns using various types of manipulatives and then work a pattern game in the computer lab to reinforce what was learned.
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Psychedelic Checkerboard Op Art

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students analyze optical illusions from the packets, both individually and as a class. They create an original optical illusion design using pattern and repetition. They determine which color needs to be in the pattern.
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Squaring Off

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students define examples of patterns and explore the makeup and purpose of patterns found in nature. They create models illustrating the patterns researched in class and relaying the purpose of patterns in various natural objects.
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Patterns in Nature Booklet

For Teachers K - 2nd
Pupils examine patterns on objects in nature, then use rubbings of these patterns to create pattern booklets.
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The Million $ Mission

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Students study exponential growth. The activity is designed for students to work independently, or in groups with guidance from the teacher.
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Patterns and Paper Weaving

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students weave construction paper to create a placemat that displays a pattern.
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Fun patterns

For Teachers K
Students gain an understanding of shapes and patterns using Interactive Math Journey while reviewing the names of shapes and colors.
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Patterns Based On Addition

For Students 3rd
For this on-line math worksheet, 3rd graders complete 10 multiple choice questions where they find the missing number to a pattern by using addition. Students can check their answers at the end of the worksheet.
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Patterns #2

For Students K - 2nd
In this patterns worksheet, students complete a set of 5 patterns shown in rows. A website reference for additional resources is given.
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Math Basic Skills Review 2nd Quarter

For Students 4th - 6th
In this math skills review worksheet, students complete a variety of multiple choice problems including one digit multiplication with variables, division, patterns, and fact families.
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Classroom Idea: Clap Along

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students study patterns. In this math instructional activity, students repeat a pattern that has been clapped out by the teacher. Actions can be added to increase difficulty level.