| Activity Outcome | Identify patterns in shape sequences. |
| MTS Set | 2
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| NSW Curriculum | |
| Topics | Transformation
Reason Geometrically
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| Keywords | Transforming Shape, Pattern, 2D Shape |
| Grouping | Independent. |
| Resources | Small groups and independent. |
| Lesson Notes | - Provide each student in the groups with a copy of activity sheet A.
- Direct groups to the activity sheet and ask: What comes next in each pattern? I want you to agree on what the next shape is in each pattern.
- Direct students to draw in the next shape in each pattern.
- Provide the opportunity for groups to share responses. See Reflections.
- Provide each student with a copy of activity sheet B and ask: Can you complete the shape patterns in each box? Can you tell me how you would finish the first pattern? Second pattern? ...
- Direct students to carry out the task.
- Place students back into their groups and ask: Share your patterns in your group. Can you make sure everyone has done the patterns correctly?
- Provide groups with the opportunity to share responses. See Reflections.
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| Reflections | Ask: How did you work as a group? Very well Okay We could have worked better Ask: Did you have a disagreement in your group? How did you come to an agreement?
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| Integration Links | The Arts: Creating and colouring patterns.
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| Internet Links | http://www.primarygames.com/patterns/start.htm Excellent site generating patterns where students select the next element in the pattern.
http://www.arcytech.org/java/patterns/patterns_i.shtml Excellent online site where students can create patterns using common 2D shapes and colours.
http://homeschooling.about.com/cs/mathshape/ Excellent logic game similar to tic-tac-toe using features of shapes.
http://www.alfy.com/cool_sites/Science_and_Math/Patterns_and_Shapes.asp Many links to online, interactive patterns activities, puzzles and games.
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| Answers | Not applicable |
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