| Activity Outcome | Create colour patterns in shapes. |
| MTS Set | 2
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| NSW Curriculum | SGS3 Position |
| Topics | Transformation
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| 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.
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| Reflections | See Lesson Notes.
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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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