Pattern Play

Author: Sue Keene  01/20/2004 08:56:00 AM EDT		 TaskStream - Advancing Educational Excellence

VITAL INFORMATION
Subject(s):
Mathematics, Reading, Science
 
Topic or Unit of Study:
Patterns
 
Grade/Level:
Kindergarten-2
 
Objective:
Students will explore the logic of AB, ABB, and AAB patterns using hands-on materials and a teacher-made Kidspiration template.
 
Summary:
Students collaborate using different objects to create a pattern.
 
IMPLEMENTATION
Learning Context:
Patterning and prereading skills
 
Procedure:
1.Using PowerPoint examples, students will explore basic ABAB pattern
2.Students create the ABAB pattern using their manipulatives.
3.Using PowerPoint examples, students will explore basic AAB pattern and then students create their own.
4.Using PowerPoint examples, students will explore basic ABB pattern and then students create their own.
5.Students pick a ABAB, AAB, or ABB to share for the class to identify
6.Students cooperate to complete the Kidspiration patterning activity. Share with class if time.
 
Differentiated Instruction:
Groups of 3-4 mixed-skilled students work together though out this activity.
 
Sample Student Products:  
 
Collaboration:
Students will work collaboratively. Students will work in groups of 4.
 
Time Allotment:
1 class period. 50 Min. per class.
 
Author's Comments & Reflections:
Be careful if using rocks! Enough said!
 
MATERIALS AND RESOURCES
Instructional Materials:
Read aloud: Beep, Beep, Vroom, Vroom by Stuart Murphy
Attachments
  1. Pattern Play Power Point
 
Resources:
  • Materials and resources:
    Kidspiration software-- teacher-made template
    Powerpoint show to guide student lesson
  • Technology resources:
    Kidspiration, PowerPoint
  • The number of computers required is 1 per 4 students.
  • Students Familiarity with Software Tool:
    Mouse use
    "Laptop" leader procedures to be use all students have equal use to computer
 
STANDARDS & ASSESSMENT
Standards:
IN- Indiana Academic Standards
• Subject : Mathematics
• Grade OR Level : Kindergarten
• Standard 3: Algebra and Functions
Students sort and classify objects.
 Indicator K.3.2 :  Identify, copy, and make simple patterns with numbers and shapes.
Example: Make a pattern of squares and circles with one square, one circle, one square, one circle, etc.
• Subject : Science
• Grade OR Level : Kindergarten
• Standard 1: The Nature of Science and Technology
Students are actively engaged in beginning to explore how their world works. They explore, observe, ask questions, discuss observations, and seek answers.
• Key Concept : Scientific Inquiry
 Indicator K.1.1 : Raise questions about the natural world.
• Standard 4: The Living Environment
Students ask questions about a variety of living things and everyday events that can be answered through shared observations*.
• Key Concept : Diversity of Life
 Indicator K.4.2: Observe plants and animals, describing how they are alike and how they are different in the way they look and in the things they do.
• Standard 6: Common Themes
Students begin to understand how things are similar and how they are different. They look for ways to distinguish between different objects by observation.
• Key Concept : Models and Scale
 Indicator K.6.1: Describe an object by saying how it is similar to or different from another object.
 
Assessment/Rubrics:
Students will create and share seasonal patterns and complete a Kidspiration patterning activity. Students will be able to show examples how their pattern works.