| Activity Outcome | Identifying and copying repeating patterns in shapes. |
| MTS Set | 4
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| NSW Curriculum | SGS2 Two-dimensional Shape |
| Topics | Patterns
2D Shape
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| Keywords | Transforming Shape, Pattern, 2D Shape |
| Grouping | Independent. |
| Resources | Computer and MS Word |
| Lesson Notes | - Direct students to the first shape pattern and ask: Can you describe the shape that is repeated to make this pattern?
- How many times is the shape repeated horizontally? Vertically? What is the new shape that is made between each of the repeated shapes? Where would you find this '4-headed arrow' shape in Microsoft Word? (Go to AutoShapes>Block Arrows.)
- Can you tell me how you would draw this '4-headed arrow' so that all of the arrow heads are the same size? (Click on the arrow diagram in AutoShapes>Block Arrows and hold shift key as you drag the cursor across the page.)
- Direct students to create the pattern on their computer.
- Repeat for the other shapes.
- Provide students with the opportunity to use the AutoShapes in MS Word to create repeating patterns of the own.
- Provide the opportunity for students to describe their repeating pattern.
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| Reflections | Ask: Can you create repeating shape patterns of your own? Can you create shape patterns using 2 or more different shapes?
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| Integration Links | Art: Creating shape patterns.
T&E: Using computer drawing programs to shape patterns.
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| Internet Links | http://arcytech.org/java/patterns/ Excellent interactive activity where patterns can be created using common shape (hexagon, triangle...)
http://math.rice.edu/~lanius/frac/koch.html This site explores fractal patterns that will fascinate, and can be enjoyed by, both teachers and students. This link goes directly to a famous fractal pattern and also provides many more links to other examples of fractal patterns.
http://www.explorescience.com/activities/Activity_page.cfm Interactive activity where you just have fun building your own snowflake patterns. Fascinating.
http://www.geom.umn.edu/java/Kali/program.html Interactive activity where students select a 'wallpaper' pattern and then simply drag their cursor over the pattern to watch it 'come alive'.
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| Answers | Not applicable |
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