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Activity Outcome	Create colour patterns in shapes.
MTS Set	MTS2
NATIONAL Curriculum	Location and Transformation
Topics	Transformation
Keywords	Transforming Shape, Pattern, 2D Shape
Grouping	Whole class and independent.
Resources	Not applicable.
Lesson Notes	Direct students to the first set of shapes on the activity sheet and ask: How would you make a pattern in these shapes using 2 colours? Discuss student's ideas. Repeat for 3 and 4 colours. Direct students to create a different pattern in each set of shapes. Move around the class and ask: (Reflection) Can you tell me about your pattern? What colour will this shape be in your pattern? Provide the opportunity for students to share responses.
Reflections	See Lesson Notes.
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.
Answers	Not applicable