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Mathematics Patterning - AB AB AB; AAB AAB AAB, etc. - Early Years
(Paint - Patterns AB - PR-II.1.1)

(Originally from the Inner City Technology Goals Document – June 1997)

Description:
Using KidWorks 2 Story Illustrator, children create patterns.

Math: Yes

TypeLessonPlan: Multi-class Lesson Plan – 2 classes

TechnologySkills: Cutting and moving objects. Choice of cutting tool. Moving (dragging) objects using the mouse.

SoftwareUsed: KidWorks 2 (Story Illustrator)

EarlyYears: Yes

MiddleYears:

S1-S4:

SpecificGrade:

Submittedby: Kay Lehr

E-mail: klehr@wsd1.org

Details:
The teacher should prepare the pattern template before the lesson. Check the stamp pad as it may be possible to create a pattern that has a seasonal theme - Halloween or Christmas. You may prefer to import graphics from another program, or use graphics older children have created.

Instruct the children in using the cutting tool. Which one is most appropriate? Demonstrate how to drag objects with the mouse. As a preliminary activity, have the children practice these skills by cutting and dragging objects they have drawn (free exploration).

Introduce students to the pattern template. If this is an extension of the math lessons the children will already be aware of patterning. Demonstrate how a pattern may be created using the template. Is it possible to make another AB pattern? Try an AAB AAB AAB pattern.

Extensions: (Literature Links, Further Explorations, etc.
Have children create their own pattern templates to share with a friend.





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