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Guide
PATTERNS!
WEBQUEST
produced by
Janet Kezerle
Web
Institute for Teachers, Summer, 2004
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Introduction
Aim
Rationale
Goals
and Objectives
Audience
Prerequisites
Subject-Matter
Instructional Plan
Materials
Assessment and Evaluation
Appendices
Resources
Glossary
Introduction
Patterning is an important skill for Kindergarten
students. In this WebQuest,
students will provide students with an opportunity to continue and
generate their own patterns. Patterning at the beginning of the
year reinforces the concept of moving from left to right which is
important when they begin reading and writing.
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Aim
All students will be able to create and name patterns
correctly using two variables. Most of the students will be
expected to create and name patterns using three variables by the end of
the unit.
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Rationale
Patterns are found in mathematics, music, nature, etc.
Students need to be able to recognize patterns. By continuing and
creating their own patterns, students will become more aware of patterns
in life.
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Goals and Objectives
STATE GOAL 8: Use algebraic and
analytical methods to identify and describe patterns and relationships
in data, solve problems and predict results.
A.
Describe numerical relationships using variables and patterns. 8.A.1a
Identify, describe and extend simple geometric and numeric patterns.
By
the end of this WebQuest, students will be able to continue and create their
own patterns with two variables, possibly three.
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Audience
This WebQuest is designed for
Kindergarten students.
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Prerequisites
Students will have been introduced to the concept of
patterns having two and three variables and giving a letter name (AB, ABB, AAB) to all patterns. They will need to
be able to use a mouse on a computer.
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Subject-Matter
Patterns fall under the heading of Mathematics in our curriculum.
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Instructional Plan
Students will be taught AB patterns during the two or three weeks
of school. The September calendar will have an AB pattern, the
class will do movement AB patterns (sit/stand, clap/snap, etc.),
students will color a pattern (leaves, bears, etc.) with two colors, and
repeat names or words in an AB pattern (dog/cat, dog/cat, etc.).
By the end of the month AAB and ABB patterning will be
introduced. Students will start the WebQuest after the first month of
school. Adding a third variable will be introduced in the second month
of school so that students who are able can work with such patterns in the
WebQuest.
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Materials
A computer with Internet access is necessary for this WebQuest. A printer would be desirable.
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Assessment and
Evaluation
At
the end of the WebQuest, students will be required to create 3 to 6 patterns
(or more, depending on their level) with no mistakes on the computer. These will be printed out
if possible. If a printer is not available, the teacher will
review the patterns on the screen with the student
Implementation Plan
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Appendices (optional, if needed)
The following are online WebQuests to further enhance the Kindergarten
Curriculum in other subject areas:
WebQuests for
Kindergarteners on the Internet
Resources
The
following are good pattern activities that can be printed out as
worksheets for review/reinforcement/evaluation. They may also
be used for reteaching on the computer with a teacher and student
working together. They are from
http://www.edhelper.com/kindergarten/Kindergarten.htm .
Patterns - Color
Select
the shape that comes next (rectangle, square, circle, and triangle)
2
different shapes used per problem
Patterns mix different colored shapes
8-12 shapes per pattern
3
different shapes used
2-3
shapes used with different colored shapes
Includes shapes with patterns (11-14 shapes)
13-17 shapes per pattern
Draw the
shapes to complete each pattern
8-12 shapes, fill in the blanks at the end
8-12 shapes, fill in the blanks in the middle
8-12 shapes, fill in the blanks at the start
9-13 shapes, one missing space (randomly placed)
9-16 shapes, two consecutive blanks (randomly placed)
9-16 shapes, two missing spaces (randomly placed)
Patterns Mixed Review
Patterns
using basic shapes and also additional shapes with 5-8 sides
Select the shape that comes next - sheet #1
Select the shape that comes next - sheet #2
Select the shape that comes next - sheet #3
Select the shape that comes next - sheet #4
Select the shape that comes next - sheet #5
Patterns Mixed Review
Glossary
Developed
by Janet Gray-McKennis based on previous versions created by Craig Cunningham,
Mecca Murphy, Nenette Luarca, Nicole Zumpano, and Linda Dernbach.
Last updated on May 10, 2003. |
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