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The Very Busy Spider-Pattern Lesson PlanThe Very Busy Spider-Pattern Lesson Plan
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The Very Busy Spider-Pattern

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Students explore two- and three-dimensional shapes.  In this very busy spider lesson, students read the story and then create a spider web pattern of their own. The webs must use a symmetrical pattern.  Additional activities for patterns and symmetry are included within the lesson. 

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webs, patterns

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patterns, webs, math
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Grade
1st - 2nd
Subjects
Math
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For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
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Project-Based Learning
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