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Patterns and Pentominoes

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Learners solve pentomino puzzles.  For this problem solving lesson, students discuss how pentomino puzzles play into the plot of Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliett and practice solving a pentomino puzzle on their own.  Learners will then work in teams solving pentomino puzzles and write written directions on how they solved their puzzle.

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chasing vermeer, patterns, pentominoes puzzle, puzzles, math
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Grade
2nd - 7th
Subjects
Math
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For Teacher Use
Duration
3 hrs
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