Wednesday, September 20

Patterns

MATH

K.16 The student will identify, describe, and extend repeating patterns.
Objecti
ve

What is a pattern? How many ways can we make a pattern?

Hook

-A design that repeats itself

-With sounds, colors, shapes, etc.
I Do Read The Table of Phinneas Fable
Learning Plan, Activities

We Do As you read The Table of Phinneas Fable, have students answer,

What shapes come next? on pages 3, 7, 11, and 13.

They Do Divide students into groups of two. Students will create their own
patterns using connector block manipulatives and popsicle sticks. Students will
use the connector blocks to copy the pattern that is on the popsicle stick.

Assess students patterns while walking around classroom. Observation of

Succes
Criteri
a for

students patterns achieved independently.

s

A
Differentiation

B Pair with level A or O student for support.

What types of patterns have you made with your connector blocks?
HOT
?s

-AB, ABBA, ABC, etc.

Shape Patterns Game on Smart Board
Closure

http://www.abcya.com/shape_patterns.htm