Algebra

Patterns

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RESOURCE	GRADE LEVEL	MEDIA TYPE
From Patterns of Input and Output to Algebraic Equations Students explore the relationship between input and output values and learn to use algebraic expressions and equations.	4-8	Lesson Plan
Arrangement 1 The CyberSquad tries to figure out a table arrangement for 20 workers in this video from Cyberchase.	4-8	Video
Arrangement 2 In this video segment from Cyberchase, Matt tries for a second time to arrange tables and chairs to accomodate 20 workers.	4-8	Video
Arrangement 3 Matt’s third table arrangement helps fit all 20 workers at five tables in this video segment from Cyberchase.	4-8	Video
Crack Hacker's Safe In this Cyberchase interactive, select the color, number, and shape of the next term in the pattern.	3-5	Interactive
Crack the Code In this video segment from Cyberchase, the CyberSquad must get into a vault before Hacker, Buzz and Delete by cracking a code of shapes and numbers.	3-5	Video
Creating a Code The CyberSquad communicates using a secret code in this video segment from Cyberchase.	3-5	Video
The Importance of Patterns Students are introduced to several geometric shapes, patterns of geometric shapes and numbers and patterns of beats that make up rhythms.	3-6	Lesson Plan
Linking Number Patterns and Algebraic Expressions Students practice using algebraic expressions by recording data from a video segment in which two staircases ascend at different rates. They record the patterns in two-column tables, draw line graphs and write simple algebraic relations.	5-8	Lesson Plan
Patterns in Nature In this video segment from Cyberchase, a plant expert shows Bianca the patterns and symmetry found in nature.	3-6	Video
Reading a Thermometer In this video segment from Cyberchase, the CyberSquad learns how to read a thermometer as they try to keep their chocolate sculpture from melting.	3-5	Video
Speed of Ascent In this video segment from Cyberchase, Hacker and the CyberSquad race to reach the Good Vibration on staircases that grow at different rates and have steps of varying sizes.	5-8	Video
Staircases of Shangri-La Hacker and the CyberSquad use two different staircases as they race to reach the Good Vibration in this video segment from Cyberchase.	5-8	Video
STOMP In this video segment from Cyberchase, performers from STOMP! illustrate patterns using inventive and exciting rhythmic melodies.	3-5	Video
Stop That Creature In this Cyberchase interactive, try to shut down a series of creature-controlling machines by determining the solution to a function.	3-5	Interactive
Using Concrete Manipulatives to Generate Algebraic Patterns Using manipulatives, students figure out patterns in problems involving seating arrangements. They write algebraic equations to describe the relationships.	4-7	Lesson Plan

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