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Measuring the Area of Polygons

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders use pattern blocks to explore areas of polygons. They explain that the answers to the area of the same polygon vary according to the units of measurement used. They visualize how different units of measurement can be used...
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Dream Houses

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Learners imagine and create their dream house.  In this comprehension and interpretation lesson, students read The Big Orange Splot, answer comprehension questions about the story and  complete a character traits web. ...
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Tessellations

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students create tessellations. In this math activity, students explore symmetry and patterns through the creation of a tessellation. Students design and create their own tessellation.
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Leaves, Flowers, Seashells, Mirrors and Symmetry

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Young scholars develop an understanding of patterns and symmetry. In this symmetry and pattern lesson, students use real world patterns then analyze and extend them. Young scholars also use real world items while discovering and...
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Terrific Tessellations

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students create, transform, and critique their own piece of artwork. In doing this activity, students get more experience working with angles, lines, and measurement. They gain experience seeing, and creating their own patterns and shapes.
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Shelves

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Don't leave this task on the shelf — use it is assess middle schoolers understanding of patterns. Participants try to discover a pattern in the number of bricks and planks used to make shelves. They then match descriptions...
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Recursive Formulas: Fibonacci Sequence

For Students 11th - Higher Ed Standards
Explore the building blocks of the Fibonacci Sequence. Given the lengths of sides of squares, pupils deduce the pattern to determine the lengths of two more squares. Learners continue to work with recursive formulas to generate numerical...
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Connecting Algebraic Reasoning to Models

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students analyze relating a model to an algebraic equation and visa versa. Patterns are reviewed in detail and then in pairs new models are created and then translated into a word problem or equation. They illustrate their models on...
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Using Tens Frames To Build Addition And Subtraction Facts To Ten

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Learners review the basic addition facts through ten. They use tens frames to show number patterns and number families. They also form subtraction facts to ten using dot patterns on a quinary frame. Given a number sentence they find...
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Do Now - Handshake

For Students 9th - 12th
In terms in a sequence learning exercise, high schoolers solve 6 short answer problems. Students find the next term in a sequence given a sequence in block-form and integer form.
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Investigation: Peg Race

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Learners explore competition by participating in a peg race. In this pattern creation instructional activity, students utilize an egg timer and pegs or colored cubes to create patterns quickly while competing with fellow classmates to...
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Activity Plan Mixed Ages: Fairytale Homes

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students create homes for fairytale characters. In this early childhood lesson plan, students develop literacy, language, and problem-solving concepts as they create block structures related to specific fairy tales.
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Identify the Pattern to Find the Letter to Replace the ?

For Students 7th - 12th
In this problem solving puzzle, students identify the pattern to find the letter that should be placed in the box with the ?.  The solution is provided.
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Using Foundation Piecing to Create Quilt Blocks

For Teachers 6th - Higher Ed
Young scholars create a log cabin pattern quilt block inspired by an antique silk quilt in the Shelburne Museum. They choose a color scheme and practice the basic technique of foundation piecing. After they complete a quilt block they...
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Block & Tackle

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners participate in a lab experiment in which they discover the need for so many blocks and tackles on sailing ships. In groups, they make and test their predictions and practice measuring objects in various units. They record and...
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K-5 Mathematics Module: Number and Number Sense

For Students K - 5th Standards
Reinforce number sense with a collection of math lessons for kindergarteners through fifth graders. Young mathematicians take part in hands-on activities, learning games, and complete skills-based worksheets to enhance proficiency...
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Frieze Design in Indigenous Art

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students describe Frieze designs using the work of indigenous people.  In this math instructional activity, students create 7 frieze designs using different patterns.  They create one row of repeated art and repeat...
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Making Music

For Teachers K
Students create auditory musical patterns. In this patterns lesson plan, students create a pattern using their hands, feet, dancing, and snapping their fingers.  Students use a recorder to recreate a pattern.
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The Window Problem

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students identify patterns and compute formulas to solve the problems. In this algebra lesson, students come up with a rule given a pattern, and analyze the relationship between data and graphs.
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Shapes Are Everywhere

For Teachers 3rd
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...
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Visualizing Multiplication

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Upper graders represent multiplication of a two-digit number by a two-digit number as the area of a rectangle with dimensions of the two factors. They find patterns for the number of different base ten blocks in a rectangle representing...
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10 by 10 Tessellations

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders, with a partner, create tessellation patterns by playing 10 by 10 Tessellations. They need to use critical thinking skills to decide if pattern block plane figures tessellate and how each block best fits into the pattern.
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Create Your Save and Rave Box

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders use empty pizza boxes and pattern blocks to create a Save and Rave Box, which is a 3-D portfolio.
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Each Orange Has 8 Slices

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students use pattern blocks to develop an understanding of algebraic generalization(pattern) in order to write a mathematical equation using algebraic symbols.

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