Patterns! Patterns! Computers! Patterns!
Barbara Capps
Beaufort Elementary School
April 30, 2002
Subjects included in this Lesson Plan: Math, Technology
Brief Description: Students will demonstrate the ability to develop patterns using the computer.
Approximate time required: 20-25 min.
Standard Course of Study Goals and Objectives
Technology (from Kindergarten SCOS)
1.1--Identify the computer as a machine that helps people work and play.
1.2--Identify the physical components of a computer system.
1.3--Demonstrate respect for the work of others.
1.4--Demonstrate correct care and use of computers.
2.2-- Place the cursor at a specified location.
2.3--Identify items by different attributes using manipulatives and software.
3.1--Group items by different attributes using manipulatives and/or software.
Teacher's Lesson Goals/Objectives:
- The students will be able to copy and continue a pattern created by the teacher with 80% accuracy.
- The students will be able to create and continue a pattern by themselves with 80%
accuracy
Materials/Resources Needed:
- computer
- monitor,
- keyboard,
- mouse
- KidPix
Pre Activities:
- Teacher discusses and demonstrates
correct care, use of computers and respect for work
of others.
- Students make patterns on a string and with other manipulatives.
- Students learn to use the
mouse to place the cursor at a specified location.
- Students practice patterns on the computer.
- Students cut and paste patterns.
Activities:
- The teacher will discuss the parts of the computer and discuss its function.
- The teacher will work with each child individually and demonstrate a pattern using KidPix.
- The child will identify and continue the pattern.
- The child will create an original pattern and repeat it successfully.
- The child will use KidPix letters to write his/her name on the finished product.
- Each child will print his/her work.
Closure:
- Review child’s pattern
- Review the parts of the computer
- Review the ways computers help us work/play
Assessment:
Teacher observation:
- to see if student continued patterns correctly
- to see if student created pattern correctly
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