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Graphing Linear Functions

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders identify the use of a function.They are asked to describe the input and output of a function. Students also identify different aspects of the coordinate system and represent functions in a visual graph.
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"Bats on Parade" by Kathy Appelt

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers examine numbers and try to find a pattern in their relationship. They write an algebraic expression for the nth term.
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5c And 9c Stamps

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders devise and use problem solving strategies to solve a post office math problem. They describe what it means for a sequence to carry on infinitely, identify patterns in linear combinations of numbers, and discuss the amounts...
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Tower of Hanoi Lesson Plan

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners investigate the Legend of the Tower of Hanoi and complete mathematical problems related to the legend. They play the Tower of Hanoi game online in order to discover the number pattern involved. They solve problems using the...
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Linear Functions

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders investigate the concept of a function in relationship to how it is used. The concept is essential for the future study of Algebra. They apply the use of patterns with its relationship to functions.
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Snowflake Curve

For Teachers 6th - 8th
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...
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Quilt Geometry

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore lines of symmetry, congruent polygons and patterns. They listen to "The Seasons Sewn," observe a PowerPoint presentation, and identify congruent polygons and visual patterns. Through an internet activity, 7th...
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Music

For Teachers 1st
First graders identify ways in which math and language arts relate to their music. After being read a book, they sing a song about who took the cookies from the cookie jar. They recognize repeated patterns in the melody and rhythm and...
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Even and Odd Numbers

For Teachers 1st
First graders use patterns in order to identify and recognize even and odd numbers.
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Exploring Roman Numerals

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students construct their own knowledge of Roman numerals by using a Roman numeral calculator on their handhelds. They review the values of Roman numerals. Students explain patterns in Roman numerals, compare and contrast Roman numerals...
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Finding Sums to 6

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Pupils explore the additive identity property where they add multiple numbers to get to the number 6. In this number 6 lesson plan, students also work on their addition charts.
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Curses and Re-Curses! It's Happening Again.

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students study basic recursion by exploring patterns in the data they generate from two simple probability-based experiments. In the first, students flip a coin to discover how many times they must flip it before it lands on "heads."...
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The Binary Counter Circuit

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students count from 0-99 using the binary number system. In this algebra lesson, students problem solve by working with faulty circuits and applying their knowledge f Binary Numbers. They work in team to create a solution.
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Identify the Pattern

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders develop a pattern using bean bags. They could kick the bean bag in the air with their left leg a certain number of times, etc. They work in pairs and trade off completely the patterns with one another.
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Two Part Patterns

For Teachers K
Students stand in a boy-girl-boy-girl pattern to demonstrate what a pattern might be. They separate into groups and create two part patterns using construction paper of different colors.
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Marcy's Dots

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify the pattern changes that could occur in a series using pictures with dots. They use the patterns on the worksheets to have a context to describe pattern in words. Students look to find the linear, quadratic, or...
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Patterns

For Teachers K - 1st
Students explore the concept of linear patterns by moving into different body poses. They also use MathKeys software to create linear patterns across a computer screen. In groups of three they take turns adding to the pattern.
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Patterns, Relations And Functions

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders observe patterns and determine a mathematical function that creates the pattern. Through a demonstration by the teacher, they observe strategies such as multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction to use when...
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Math: Musical Patterns

For Teachers K
Students employ their five senses to interpret and duplicate instrumental patterns. Following the teacher's patterns, students clap their hands and later use instruments such as bells, triangles, or cymbals to create their own "songs."
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The Hundred Penny Box

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Pupils recognize the pattern established year after year with the special coin dated appropriately
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Dog Salmon Lesson Three

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students observe patterns and scale sizes on the salmon skin. They explore the tanning of salmon skills and practice the Athabascan terms for the salmon parts. They make salmon skin prints.
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Functions and Graphs -- Pattern Detection #1

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars discuss the job of an archaeologist by determining how people have used their environment. Using a graph, they analyze the patterns and functions of Native Americans in Arizona using maize. They work together to answer...
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A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of exponential growth.  In this exponential growth lesson plan, students manipulate power models with base 2.  Students discuss what would happen if you doubled a penny over the course of 20...
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Count The Letters

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students perform activities involving ratios, proportions and percents. Given a newspaper article, groups of students count the number of letters in a given area. They use calculators and data collected to construct a pie chart and bar...