Grade 6 Lesson Plan: Identifying and Describing Patterns

Subject: Mathematics Topic: Identifying and Describing Patterns Grade Level: 6

Learning Goals: 1. Students will be able to identify and describe repeating, growing, and shrinking patterns. 2. Students will be able to create and translate patterns using various representations. 3. Students will be able to determine pattern rules, extend patterns, make predictions, and identify missing elements. 4. Students will be able to use algebraic representations to solve for unknown values in linear growing patterns.

Success Criteria: 1. Students can identify and describe repeating, growing, and shrinking patterns in real-life contexts. 2. Students can create and translate patterns using tables of values, graphs, and algebraic expressions. 3. Students can determine pattern rules, extend patterns, make predictions, and identify missing elements using algebraic representations. 4. Students can solve for unknown values in linear growing patterns using algebraic expressions and equations.

Materials: - Chart paper and markers - Whiteboard and markers - Pattern blocks or other manipulatives - Worksheets - Video resources (e.g., Khan Academy, YouTube)

Lesson Outline:

Minds On: 1. Begin the lesson by asking students to think about patterns they have noticed in their everyday lives. Write their responses on chart paper. 2. Show a video clip or images of different patterns found in real-life contexts (e.g., patterns in nature, architecture, clothing). Discuss with students what they notice about these patterns.

Action: 1. Introduce the concept of repeating, growing, and shrinking patterns. Define each term and provide examples. 2. Distribute pattern blocks or other manipulatives to each student. Ask them to create and describe a repeating pattern using the manipulatives. 3. Have students share their patterns with a partner and discuss the characteristics of repeating patterns. 4. Introduce the concept of growing and shrinking patterns. Provide examples and discuss the characteristics of each. 5. Give students a worksheet with different patterns and ask them to identify whether each pattern is repeating, growing, or shrinking. Discuss their answers as a class. 6. Introduce different representations of patterns, such as tables of values and graphs. Show examples and discuss how these representations can be used to create and translate patterns. 7. Provide students with a worksheet that requires them to create patterns using tables of values and graphs. Circulate the room to provide support and guidance as needed.

Questioning: 1. What patterns have you noticed in your everyday life? 2. How would you describe a repeating pattern? 3. Can you give an example of a growing pattern? 4. How can tables of values and graphs be used to represent patterns? 5. How can algebraic expressions and equations be used to solve for unknown values in linear growing patterns?

Assessment for Learning: - Observe students’ participation and engagement during class discussions and activities. - Provide feedback and guidance during the creation and translation of patterns using different representations. - Use questioning to assess students’ understanding of the characteristics of repeating, growing, and shrinking patterns.

Assessment as Learning: - Have students self-assess their understanding of the different types of patterns and their ability to create and translate patterns using various representations. - Provide opportunities for students to reflect on their learning and set goals for improvement.

Differentiation: - Provide additional support and guidance to students who may be struggling with the concept of patterns by offering extra practice or using manipulatives. - Challenge advanced students by asking them to create more complex patterns or solve for unknown values in non-linear growing patterns.

Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Indigenization: - Use examples of patterns from diverse cultures and backgrounds to promote inclusivity and diversity in the lesson. - Incorporate Indigenous patterns and designs into the discussion and activities, highlighting their significance and cultural importance.

Consolidation: 1. Review the characteristics of repeating, growing, and shrinking patterns. 2. Have students share their created patterns and describe the representations they used. 3. Discuss the importance of pattern rules in extending patterns and making predictions. 4. Provide examples of linear growing patterns and ask students to identify the pattern rule and solve for missing elements using algebraic representations.

Plenary: 1. Ask students to reflect on their learning and share one thing they learned about patterns during the lesson. 2. Have students complete an exit slip where they identify and describe a pattern they noticed in their everyday life.

Resources: 1. Video resources: - Khan Academy: “Patterns and Sequences” - YouTube: “Identifying Patterns in Real Life”

1. Worksheet resources: - “Identifying Patterns Worksheet” - “Creating Patterns Worksheet”

2. Pattern block templates or other manipulatives for hands-on activities.