Introduction

Lets explore with shapes and patterns! Working with patterns helps us to think creatively about the world we live in. Some people believe math is the science of patterns. What do you think? Lets explore the world of patterns.

Task

We will travel to several websites and challenge our math pattern abilities. We will demonstrate basic computer skills while creating math patterns.

1. Go to the mathematics website and scroll down to chapter 4.

2. Double click the second icon. Your on-line game will appear.

3. Match the pictures to the correct names by dragging the name under the picture.

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Step 2: Now that you know the difference between a pattern and a shape. Create patterns using shapes!

1. You will use shapes to create an ABA pattern. Click here to see an example.

2. Open Pattern Blocks and create your ABA pattern using different shapes from the example given.

3. Next create an ABB pattern using different shapes from the example given.

4. Now create an ABC pattern using different shapes from the example given.

5. Print out your patterns and turn them in to your teacher.

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Step 3: Can you continue a Dinosaur pattern?

 1. Go to the Dinosaur page by clicking here.Print out the page.

2. Circle the correct Dinosaur to complete the pattern.

Step 4: Now try "Pattern Mania"!

1. Click on the picture that comes next in the pattern.

2. Click next to try another pattern.

3. Click here to begin "Pattern Mania".

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Step 5: Patterns of Numbers

1. Scroll down to the orange screen titled "What is the Next Number if Counting Up by Fives?".

2. Press the start button and insert the correct number to complete the statement. Click the check button.

3. Play at least 5 rounds and then click report totals. This will give you your final score. Print out your score.

4. To start click here!

 

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Evaluation

Activity1, Step 1: This is a practice activity in the reinforcement of shapes and patterns. Students who have difficulty with step 1 should not continue with the Web Quest until they have mastered identifying shapes and patterns.

A rubric has been created to assess the students ability with the Web Quest activities. Click here to view rubric.

Hope you had fun exploring with patterns. There are patterns all around us. See if you can find patterns around your home.

Resources

Pattern Blocks developed by Cynthia Lanius

Pattern Examples developed by Julie Kosier

Dinosaur Patterns developed by Enchantedlearning.com

Pattern Mania developed by primarygames.com

Math Activities developed by Macmillan/McGraw-Hill

AAAMath developed by J. Banfill

With the "Pattern Blocks" program, students can continue to create more difficult patterns. Students can name the shapes they are using and check their answers by clicking "name". Students can also rotate the shapes they are using by clicking the round arrow. The Math Activities website developed by Macmillan/McGraw-Hill is a great site for sharpen all required kindergarten math skills. Try other math games on this site. Did you like this Web Quest? Try another math pattern Web Quest by clicking here!