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Psychedelic Checkerboard Op Art

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars 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
Learners 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 lesson 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
In 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
For 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 lesson, students repeat a pattern that has been clapped out by the teacher. Actions can be added to increase difficulty level.
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The Point Line - Teaching Patterns

For Teachers K
Students practice extending patterns. In this patterns lesson, students demonstrate extending patterns by performing a rhythmic patter.
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Knick Knack Paddywhack

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students search for hidden patterns and rhymes.  In this pattern and rhyming instructional activity, students search for hidden patterns and rhymes within the song "Knick-knack Paddywhack."  Students discuss what they find or...
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Pattern Using Unit Cells

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Pupils explore the pattern of the unit cell. In this science lesson, students color the unit cells on a worksheet and create a pattern using unit cells.
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Exam One Review

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this secondary mathematics activity, students solve problems that involve patterns, arithmetic and geometric sequences, geometric logic and reasoning, and changing bases.  The three page activity contains fourteen problems. ...
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Slither Link

For Students 8th - 10th
In this math puzzle worksheet, students draw one continuous loop through the dots on a grid. Some areas contain a number indicating how many lines may pass by that cell.
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Number Patterns

For Teachers 1st
First graders use manipulatives to complete and extend patterns. In this patterns lesson plan, 1st graders complete a pattern with a missing element, extend a pattern, and sort objects by characteristics.
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The Importance of Patterns

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students study geometric shapes and find patterns in shapes, numbers, and beats. In this patterns lesson, students complete a handout 'Guess the Pattern and watch a video about breaking a code. Students read a word problem and watch a...
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Sorting Sizes

For Teachers Pre-K
Students follow a pattern. In this sorting lesson plan, students are given various objects and they must sort them from smallest to largest.
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Mix Patterns Worksheet

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this number recognition learning exercise, students recognize patterns in numbers. Students are given four or five numbers for each of the twenty problems and are to determine the next number by figuring out the pattern.
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Searching for Patterns

For Students 5th - 6th
In these patterns worksheets, learners complete 4 pages of activities for patterns. Students improve their visual interpretation skills with the activities.
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Singapore Math - Patterns

For Students 1st - 2nd
For this math patterns worksheet, students look at the patterns and write the next shape for the patterns. Students complete 5 examples.
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Take a Trip on the Chandelier

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students discuss the lines, shapes, and patterns used to decorate a 19th-century chandelier that was made to look like a hot-air balloon. In this art lesson students discuss the chandelier and then create a papier-mâché sculpture of a...
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Patterns #2

For Students 1st - 3rd
For this pattern worksheet, students choose the shape that comes next in a pattern. Worksheet is from a subscription site with links and is labeled as a sample.
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Patterns

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this pattern worksheet, students select the shape that comes next in a pattern from a choice of 3, 5 rows of shapes total. Worksheet is labeled as a sample from a subscription site.