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Title/Focus
Math Patterns
Date
11/25/14
Subject/Grade
Level
Math/Grade 4
Time
Duration
20 minutes
Unit
Patterns
Teacher
Miss. MacKenzie
Students will:
1. Work with a partner to complete various types of patterns
ASSESSMENTS
Observations:
Key Questions:
Products/Performances:
PROCEDURE
Prior to lesson
Attention Grabber
Assessment of Prior
Knowledge
Expectations for Learning
and Behaviour
Advance
Organizer/Agenda
Introduction
Identify the pattern core in these patterns:
- Add in 3 sound patterns
- Add in 3 action patterns
What is the pattern core? What are the different attributes used in patterns?
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Time
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Position Pattern
Size Pattern
Transition to Body
Learning Activity #1
Learning Activity #2
Learning Activity #3
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Consolidation of Learning:
Sponge Activity/Activities
Body
Modelling model sound patterns
Guided Practice in partners students make up 1 sound pattern
Invite students to share sound pattern in front of class
Modelling action patterns
Guided Practice in partners students make up 1 action pattern
Invite students to share pattern in front of class
Use popsicle sticks to pick partners
Ensure adequate time for creating pattern
Walk around to assist students who are confused or uncertain
With Pattern blocks, ask students in partners to create a:
Color/Design Pattern
Shape Pattern
Position Pattern
Size/Thickness Pattern (show demonstration)
Show students stacking method with pattern blocks
Discuss the different types of attributes we have NOW
With white boards ask students to INDEPENDANTLY draw
Design Pattern
Shape Pattern
Position Pattern
Size Pattern
Remind students not to erase their whiteboards
Walk around to ensure students are understanding
Allow students to use pattern blocks for assistance
Closure
Note students who are not able to complete white board task
independently
Whiteboard work
Time
Time
Once work has been checked by teacher, students may erase board and draw.