Rockin' with Patterns: Shapes and Numbers!

Mathematics Grades 4th Grade 3:29 Video
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Lesson Description

Learn about repeating patterns with shapes and numbers in this fun, interactive lesson! We'll explore how to predict what comes next and find patterns in everyday life.

Video Resource

The Pattern Song | Shape and Number Patterns

Math Songs by NUMBEROCK

Duration: 3:29
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Key Concepts

  • Repeating patterns
  • Identifying pattern units
  • Predicting future elements in a pattern
  • Number patterns and rules
  • Patterns in real life

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify repeating patterns in sequences of shapes and numbers.
  • Students will be able to predict the next element in a given pattern.
  • Students will be able to determine the rule governing a numerical pattern.
  • Students will be able to apply their understanding of patterns to solve problems.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by playing the 'The Pattern Song | Shape and Number Patterns' video. Engage students by asking them to sing along and notice the different types of patterns presented.
  • Shape Pattern Exploration (15 mins)
    Discuss the shape patterns from the song (square, circle, heart; door, star, dot, line). Have students draw these patterns on paper. Ask them to extend the patterns by drawing the next three shapes. Then, pose questions like: 'What would be the 10th shape in the pattern? How did you figure that out?'
  • Number Pattern Discovery (20 mins)
    Focus on the number patterns introduced in the song (1, 3, 6,... and 2, 5, 8,...). Write these patterns on the board. Guide students to identify the rule for each pattern (e.g., adding consecutive numbers to the previous term, adding 3 to the previous term). Then, provide additional number pattern examples and have the students work individually or in pairs to discover the rules and predict the next few numbers.
  • Real-World Patterns (10 mins)
    Discuss where patterns can be found in everyday life (e.g., calendars, brick walls, floor tiles, music). Have students share examples of patterns they observe in their surroundings.
  • Wrap-up and Assessment (10 mins)
    Review the key concepts of the lesson. Administer the multiple-choice and fill-in-the-blank quizzes to assess student understanding.

Interactive Exercises

  • Pattern Extension
    Provide students with a series of patterns (shapes and numbers) and have them extend the patterns by adding the next 3-5 elements.
  • Pattern Creation
    Challenge students to create their own shape and number patterns and share them with the class. Students should also explain the rule of their patterns.

Discussion Questions

  • What is a repeating pattern?
  • How can you predict what comes next in a pattern?
  • Where can you find patterns in the world around you?
  • Can you think of a pattern that you created yourself?

Skills Developed

  • Pattern recognition
  • Critical thinking
  • Problem-solving
  • Analytical skills
  • Creative thinking

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What is the next shape in this pattern: square, triangle, circle, square, triangle, ____?

Correct Answer: Circle

Question 2:

What is the next number in the pattern: 2, 4, 6, 8, ____?

Correct Answer: 10

Question 3:

Which of these is an example of a repeating pattern?

Correct Answer: The months of the year

Question 4:

What is the rule for this pattern: 1, 4, 7, 10,...?

Correct Answer: Add 3

Question 5:

If a pattern is red, blue, green, red, blue, green, what color would be the 7th shape?

Correct Answer: Red

Question 6:

What is the missing number: 5, 10, __, 20, 25?

Correct Answer: 15

Question 7:

Which pattern follows the rule 'add 5'?

Correct Answer: 3, 8, 13, 18

Question 8:

Which of these can have a repeating pattern?

Correct Answer: A song

Question 9:

What is the next number in this sequence: 20, 18, 16, 14, ____?

Correct Answer: 12

Question 10:

If you have the pattern A, B, C, A, B, C, which letter is the 12th?

Correct Answer: C

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

A pattern that repeats over and over again is called a ______ pattern.

Correct Answer: repeating

Question 2:

In the pattern 1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 3, the unit that repeats is ____, 2, 3.

Correct Answer: 1

Question 3:

The rule for the pattern 2, 4, 6, 8 is add ____.

Correct Answer: 2

Question 4:

If a pattern is square, triangle, square, triangle, the next shape would be a ____.

Correct Answer: square

Question 5:

In a pattern, each part that repeats is called a pattern ____.

Correct Answer: unit

Question 6:

The number pattern 5, 10, 15, 20 increases by ____ each time.

Correct Answer: 5

Question 7:

A brick wall often shows a repeating ____.

Correct Answer: pattern

Question 8:

The months of the year follow a repeating ____.

Correct Answer: pattern

Question 9:

If a pattern is circle, circle, square, circle, circle, square, then the pattern's unit is circle, circle, ____.

Correct Answer: square

Question 10:

In math, we can make charts or ____ to help us see patterns.

Correct Answer: tables

Educational Standards

4.A.1:Describe, create, and analyze multiple representations of patterns to solve real-world and mathematical problems. 4.A.1.1:Create an input/output chart or table to represent or extend a numerical pattern. 4.A.1.2:Describe the single operation rule for a pattern from an input/output table or function machine involving any operation of a whole number.

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