Sing and Show Patterns
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A lesson plan for grades K–2 Mathematics and Music Education
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This lesson, the sixth of an eight-part Illuminations unit titled “Calculating Patterns,” accommodates multiple learning styles by engaging students in creating patterns with movement and translating the patterns into other forms.
North Carolina Curriculum Alignment
Mathematics (2004)
Grade 1
- Goal 5: Algebra - The learner will demonstrate an understanding of classification and patterning.
- Objective 5.01: Sort and classify objects by two attributes.
- Objective 5.03: Create and extend patterns, identify the pattern unit, and translate into other forms.
Grade 2
- Goal 5: Algebra - The learner will recognize and represent patterns and simple mathematical relationships.
- Objective 5.01: Identify, describe, translate, and extend repeating and growing patterns.
Kindergarten
- Goal 5: Algebra - The learner will model simple patterns and sort objects.
- Objective 5.01: Sort and classify objects by one attribute.
- Objective 5.02: Create and extend patterns with actions, words, and objects.
Music Education (2001)
Grade 1
- Goal 5: The learner will read and notate music.
- Objective 5.04: Use symbols to notate simple musical patterns.
Grade 2
- Goal 5: The learner will read and notate music.
- Objective 5.04: Use symbols to notate simple musical patterns.
Kindergarten
- Goal 2: The learner will play on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.
- Objective 2.02: Echo simple rhythmic patterns.
