lesson_plan (4)
lesson_plan (4)
Grade Level: 1
Engaging Activity 3 - Mystery Box containing objects with patterns (e.g., beads,
fabric swatches)
- Within:
1) Art - Identifying and creating visual patterns using colors and shapes
- Across:
Today, we will explore how to create repeating patterns using images and sounds.
Patterns are everywhere around us, and learning about them helps us understand
how to organize things and predict what comes next. By the end of this lesson, you
will be able to create your own beautiful patterns and recognize them in your
environment!
Key Concepts:
Concept 2 - Sounds can also form patterns, like clapping or tapping in a rhythm.
Significance - This hands-on activity enables students to explore and create their
own visual patterns.
Instructions -
3) Share your pattern with a partner and explain how you made it.
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Assessment Questions:
2) How did you decide what would come next in your pattern?
3) Can you think of where you might see this pattern in real life?
Significance - This activity helps students discover and create sound patterns
through auditory engagement.
Instructions -
3) Create your sound pattern and have your classmates repeat it.
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Assessment Questions:
Materials - None
Significance - This activity allows students to explore the environment for patterns,
making it accessible for all.
Instructions -
1) Walk around the classroom or school grounds looking for patterns in nature or
architecture.
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Assessment Questions:
Instructions -
3) Discuss how changing one element of the rhythm affects the overall pattern.
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Assessment Questions:
In summary, patterns can be created with images and sounds, and they help us
make sense of our world. Understanding patterns allows us to predict what comes
next, whether in art, music, or nature. Recognizing and creating patterns enhances
our creativity and critical thinking skills.
Supporting Material 2 - "Clap Your Patterns" - A fun song that encourages children to
clap along to different rhythmic patterns.
Question 2 - How did you create your pattern, and what did you enjoy about it?
H.O.T.S.:
Question 1 - How would you explain the importance of patterns to someone who has
never seen one?
Question 2 - Can you think of a time when recognizing a pattern helped you solve a
problem?
Question 3 - Why do you think patterns are found in art and nature?
Answer 3 - Patterns create beauty and order, helping us understand and appreciate
the world around us.
Guiding Overview for Teacher: Ask students to find patterns at home (e.g., in
clothing, tiles, or furniture) and take pictures.
Assessment Question - What patterns did you find, and how do they make your
home look?
Assessment Question - What were the most interesting sound patterns you
observed?
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