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Patterns
Students use a word processing program to make patterns.
Objectives
- Students will extend, generalize, recognize, and write a variety of patterns using an AppleWorks template.
Procedure
- Using a template, have students complete patterns.
- For example, if the pattern is red square, green square, red square, green square, what color square comes next?
- The students would use the fill tool to fill the last blank square red.
Sunshine State Standards
- MA.K.A.4.1
NETS Profiles for Technology Literate Students
- Use a variety of media and technology resources for directed and independent learning activities.
- Use technology resources (e.g., puzzles, logical thinking programs, writing tools, digital cameras, drawing tools) for problem solving, communication, and illustration of thoughts, ideas, and stories.
Materials
Choose from the following tools
- AppleWorks
- Inspiration
- Kidspiration
Downloads
- AppleWorks template (.SIT) or (.ZIP)
- Inspiration 6 template (.SIT) or (.ZIP)
- Inspiration 7 template (.SIT) or (.ZIP)
- Kidspiration template (.SIT) or (.ZIP)
Alternatives/Extensions
- Students can make their own patterns to test their partners.
- This activity could also be done in Kidspiration using different pallettes. The teacher can also create their own pallettes to make the patterns more personalized.
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