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K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

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Snowflake Bentley: The book and more!
By using the picture book, Snowflake Bentley, students are introduced to the Caldecott Award and exposed to an interesting biography.
Format: lesson plan (grade 3 English Language Arts and Information Skills)
By Cherl Hollada, Libby Morrison, and Susan Pope.
Winter congruent and symmetrical shapes
Students learn about congruency and symmetry. They complete a symmetrical tree that is complete with congruent ornaments.
Format: lesson plan (grade 3 Mathematics)
By Julie Little.
Port Discover
Students will enjoy visiting this new hands-on science and health center which is geared to the pre-k to fifth grade curriculum.
Format: article/field trip opportunity
Design
Both math and art include elements of design. Explore the relationship between form and function as well as pattern, shape, and space using these educational resources.
Format: bibliography/help
Reading picture books
Two strategies for helping children understand a story through illustrations.
By Melissa Thibault.

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A matter of pattern
Students will concretely experiment with patterns by creating and predicting patterns formed when making paper snowflakes. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Mathematics)
Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science