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 * Visual Patterns **

**Objective**: In this lesson, students will explore visual patterns.

1. Count objects by 1s and 2s. Recognize, describe and create visual patterns. 3. Identify the pattern rule in a visual pattern. Use a pattern rule to extend a visual pattern.
 * Key Concepts and Skills: **

**Vocabulary**: pattern cycle

Use the following Smartboard Lesson to aid your instruction.


 * Differentiation Options: **

Supply students with several markers in different colors. Have them take turns with a partner completing and describing patterns they create on a dry erase board. Encourage them to create patterns that differ by size, color, shape and count. Also, prompt them to use math vocabulary words such as "horziontal," "vertical," and "diagonal."
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Distribute 16 craft sticks to students working in pairs. Have students take turns doing the following: One student starts a pattern; the other student continues the pattern for two cycles and then explains it. Encourage students to use words such as "horziontal," "vertical," and "diagonal."
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Have students create their own patterns using various manipulatives (pattern blocks, counters, etc).
 * <span style="color: #ff0035; font-family: Georgia,serif;">(-) **

<span style="color: #ff0035; font-family: Georgia,serif;">As a wrap up/review activity, ask students to create a pattern with 3 cycles on a slip of paper to be collected.

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 * <span style="color: #ff0035; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Video Review: **

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 * <span style="color: #ff0035; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Online Games: **