Elyse+Smith+Math+Pattern+Blocks

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Specific Curriculum Connections: **Math**
(i.e. Treasures, unit 3, story 1 OR Science - Pollution Unit)

Sample Lesson Title and Link:
Qwiki (no pictures): []

List Vocabulary Words:

 * Square
 * Triangle
 * Fat Rhombus
 * Skinny Rhombus
 * Trapezoid
 * Hexagon

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Step 1:
The teacher explains a new word, going beyond reciting its definition -Show students pattern block video on Qwiki and give definition of what each one is. Show them each pattern block and pictures that I made. (Pictures below were made on various picture/drawing websites.)

Step 2
Students restate or explain the new word in their own words. -Think-pair-share of what they think the definition is of each pattern block.

Step 3
Students create a nonlinguistic representation of the word -Have the students use the Crayola website or artpad to make the various pattern block shapes. Once the make them, upload them onto: Linoit Canvas and then have them put stickies of the definitions. (This can be done at a station or as homework.)

Step 4
Students engage in activities to deepen their knowledge of the new word. -Have students compare the similarities and differences between the various shapes. They can also see which pattern blocks can be put together to make other pattern block shapes.

Step 5
Students discuss the new word. -Students think-pair-share what they found (how to make other pattern block shapes) and the simarities/difficulties. -Students discuss the shapes again including how many sides each have.

Step 6
Students play games to review new vocabulary.Link to games created: -Have the students make a picture using all 6 pattern blocks (they can use either or both rhombus blocks) on this picture making game. Afterwards, have them print it or take a snapshot of the picture to upload into a googlepresentation for later. Pattern Block Picture Making Game:[]