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 * Exploring Number Patterns, Shapes and Patterns **

**Objective**: In this lesson, students will explore even and odd numbers; cover shapes with patterns blocks; and create/continue repeating patterns.

**Key Concepts and Skills**: 1. Identify even and odd numbers 2. Use plane shapes for patterning 3. Create visual patterns 4. Sort dominoes

Use the following SmartBoard Lesson to aid your instruction.


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Students work in groups of three to sort a set of dominoes. Assign tasks to each member as follows:
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* One student finds all of the dominoes that have an even number of dots on both sides. * One student finds all of the dominoes that have an odd number of dots on both sides. * One student finds all the dominoes that have an even number on one side and an odd number on the other side.

Have each student record the number of dots on the dominoes they have sorted.

Distribute copies of the [|Math Masters.pdf] (pg. 61-62) for students to cover with pattern blocks. Encourage them to explore different ways of covering the same shape.
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<span style="color: #ff7c00; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Provide students with pattern blocks and guide them as they create patterns. When they have a firmer understanding of the concept, have them work in pairs to continue their partner's pattern.
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