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Patterns to the Rescue!

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Track down the Cyberchase episode that this instructional activity is associated with. Using a worksheet that is embedded in the plan, learners must find the next two numbers and shapes (a double pattern). Once these have been discovered, pupils try their hands at creating musical patterns by accessing the pattern player link that is also embedded in the plan. This would be good for independent work time.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Concepts

number patterns, patterns, numbers, shapes

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number patterns, patterns, shapes, math
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Resource Details

Grade
3rd - 5th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
Instructional Strategies
Modeling
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Technology
Ed Software

Common Core

4.OA.C.5 5.OA.B.3

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