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What Comes Next?

For Teachers K
Students explore the concept of A-B and A-B-B patterns, and show this by creating a pattern with concrete objects and on the Kid Pix Deluxe computer program.
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Fun with Patterns

For Teachers K
Pupils identify, extend and create patterns using various types of manipulatives and then work a pattern game in the computer lab to reinforce what was learned.
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The Million $ Mission

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Students study exponential growth. The lesson is designed for students to work independently, or in groups with guidance from the teacher.
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Fun patterns

For Teachers K
Students gain an understanding of shapes and patterns using Interactive Math Journey while reviewing the names of shapes and colors.
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Patterns Based On Addition

For Students 3rd
In this on-line math worksheet, 3rd graders complete 10 multiple choice questions where they find the missing number to a pattern by using addition. Students can check their answers at the end of the worksheet.
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Patterns

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore patterns. In this math lesson, 2nd graders discuss patterns and use manipulatives to create patterns. Students create various patterns.
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The Point Line - Teaching Patterns

For Teachers K
Students practice extending patterns. In this patterns instructional activity, students demonstrate extending patterns by performing a rhythmic patter.
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Knick Knack Paddywhack

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students search for hidden patterns and rhymes.  In this pattern and rhyming lesson plan, students search for hidden patterns and rhymes within the song "Knick-knack Paddywhack."  Students discuss what they find or hear...
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Sorting Sizes

For Teachers Pre-K
Students follow a pattern. For this sorting lesson, students are given various objects and they must sort them from smallest to largest.
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Mix Patterns Worksheet

For Students 3rd - 4th
For this number recognition worksheet, students recognize patterns in numbers. Students are given four or five numbers for each of the twenty problems and are to determine the next number by figuring out the pattern.
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Patterns #2

For Students 1st - 3rd
For this pattern worksheet, students choose the shape that comes next in a pattern. Worksheet is from a subscription site with links and is labeled as a sample.
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Patterns

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this pattern activity, students select the shape that comes next in a pattern from a choice of 3, 5 rows of shapes total. Worksheet is labeled as a sample from a subscription site.
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Patterns #2

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this pattern worksheet, students select the shape that comes next in the pattern, choosing from 2 options. Worksheet is labeled as a sample from a subscription site.
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Make-Your-Own Math Practice

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Young scholars create their own math practice book. In these homemade book lessons, students create their own counting, number, and shape pages. When the pages are complete, they are bound together in a book.
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Lola's Favorite Dress

For Students K - 1st
In this coloring worksheet, students color a picture of Lola in her favorite dress. Students are challenged to make the dress fabric have a pattern. They are questioned about whether the dress has a zipper or buttons.
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Using Patterns

For Teachers 6th
In this math worksheet, 6th graders use the time at home in order to work on the skill of recording data in the form of daily activities and statistics.
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Math: Musical Patterns

For Teachers K
Students employ their five senses to interpret and duplicate instrumental patterns. Following the teacher's patterns, students clap their hands and later use instruments such as bells, triangles, or cymbals to create their own "songs."
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Functions and Graphs -- Pattern Detection #1

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils discuss the job of an archaeologist by determining how people have used their environment. Using a graph, they analyze the patterns and functions of Native Americans in Arizona using maize. They work together to answer questions...
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Functions and Graphs -- Pattern Detection #2

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers examine a graph made by archaeologists. In groups, they discuss the role of the size of the animals and how that affects the graph. They compare and contrast the size of animals killed by people 10,000 years ago and...
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The Function Box

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students look around classroom and identify any patterns they see, describe patterns and explain why they are patterns, use pencil to demonstrate arithmetic patterns by tapping, practice predicting patterns by using Function Box, and...
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Totally Tessellations!

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders investigate the concept of tessellations and transformations. They create patterns to demonstrate and practice the skill. Students write a description of the pattern for others to interpret. The pattern is assessed...
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Patterns and Sequence

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore patterns and sequencing. As a class, they name numbers that fit in a pattern. Students use pattern blocks to construct and identify patterns. They use a calculator to create input and output functions.
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Sleepy Time

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
pupils collect and interpret data about their own sleep patterns, as well as family members. Students graph their results and compare with others in the class. Pupils identify and interpret healthy sleep patterns and behaviors.
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Letter Patterns

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders look at the number patterns we get from letters and numbers. They keep track of the numbers involved by drawing up a table of values. It's important here to look for the pattern and see how the number of tiles changes from...