PR-II.1.2 - identifies, names, reproduces, creates, extends, describes, and compares both numerical and non-numerical patterns. Compares non-numerical patterns. Identifies and supplies the missing element in a non-numerical pattern and describes the pattern.
Assessment:
While students are working on assigned tasks, observe and initiate informal discussions. Ask questions like "How are these patterns alike?", "What is different about this pattern?", "What do you think will be the next object in this pattern?". Duplication, extension, creation of pattern and explanation to be recorded in math journal while pen-and-paper task to be included in portfolio. Both will be assessed using a rubric.
Connection to Last Lesson:
Students will have begun to identify and supply the missing element in a non-numerical pattern. Students will also have been exposed to the Ocean theme.
Flexible Grouping:
Activating and Acquiring activities involve entire class discussion.
Activating Strategies:
Show students the initiation scene between the sharks and fish from the movie Finding Nemo. Explain after viewing that the characters in the scene will help us look at patterns. Use overhead and transparency (attached) to show fish and shark pattern. Draw on prior knowledge to ask questions about the pattern like "Can you describe the pattern?", "What creature do you expect to see next?", "How many of _____ do you think there will be?". Expose the next pattern and ask similar questions.
Acquiring Strategies (How will students acquire new information or processes?):
1. Cover Nemo pattern and show remaining three patterns on the Finding Nemo Patterns transparency.
2. Then ask the students to sort their pictures under the proper heading. Discuss if the animals are sorted properly.
Applying Strategies (How will students apply, consolidate, or extend the information process?):
1. Ask the students to choose the pattern that is different and duplicate it in their math journals.
2. Next have them extend the pattern.
3. Ask the students to make a pattern that is different from the one they reproduced and explain how it is different.
4. Hand out pen-and-paper task that asks the children to look at Nemo patterns and supply the missing element.
Learning Resources:
Finding Nemo (Disney/Pixar DVD - ASIN: B00005JM02, Video - ASIN: B0000AQZYM)
Different Ways of Learning (What are the areas of engagement in this lesson e.g., learning styles, thinking styles, multiple intelligences?):
Play the theme from Jaws while handing out worksheets or play ocean sounds or music
(The Living Sea by Sting) for Musical learners.
Naturalist learners are working with ocean creatures.
Viewing and drawing opportunities for the Spatial learners.
Explanations written in math journals for Linguistic learners.
Interpersonal learners have opportunity to communicate verbally through the Acquiring process.
Higher-level thinkers are challenged with the bonus question.
Connections:
Nemo can be used to begin discussion of growth in sea life (Grade 2 Cluster 1). The story is of a young fish trying to grow up with a father who won't let go. "Shark club" can be referenced to communities (Social Studies).
Additional Notes:
Bonus question uses a different method of sorting to determine the pattern. The pattern in the bonus question is of three sharks and two fish. Pen and paper sheet to be a two sided sheet.
Source:
Suggestions for Instructions and Assessment (p. B-28, 29, Kindergarten to Grade 4 Mathematics: A Foundation for Implementation)