Array City Activity

1. Go through EDM lesson 4.2

a. Math Message have students share different arrays
b. Discuss what is an array?
c. Practice making different arrays for 12, 16, 18, 24

2. Share Real Life Arrays
a. Use pictures to have students identify arrays
b. What arrays are there in the classroom?
c. Discuss arrays are everywhere, used as way to organize things

3. Array City
a. Show Array City picture what do students notice?
b. Explain directions, show where to get materials
c. Show my example talk about different number options for an array
d. Hand out differentiated instructions for windows

4. Work Time
a. Students complete math journal/math boxes first, THEN make building for
Array City
b. Work with small group on carpet for math journal/box transition into
building making























Differentiated Instructions for Windows:

Extension:
Your windows all need to be measured and cut to be exactly the same length. You
may decide how big or small you want your windows. Measure your windows to the
nearest 1/8 of an inch.

With the Lesson:
Think of the numbers 12, 16, 18, and 20. Choose one of those numbers and draw two
different arrays on the back of this paper. Use those as a guide to create your
windows for your building. Be sure to label your array at the bottom.

Guided Practice:
When you are ready to make your building array, choose your building and a colored
strip of paper. Take all of your materials (scissors, glue, pencil, white crayon) to the
carpet to work with Miss Geiger.