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Weaving a Story
 


Activity Overview

Students construct a paper weaving using a chart model. They will also learn skip counting with the TI-10 and recognize number patterns in art.

Before the Activity

  • See the attached PDF file for detailed instructions for this activity
  • Print pages 93 - 100 from the attached PDF file for your class

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    		During the Activity

    		Distribute the page to the class.

    Follow the activity procedures:
    Activity A:
  • Discuss Navajo weaving and introduce patterns in art


    • Activity B:
  • Count to three on the hundred chart and place a cube on the numeral three
  • Count three more spaces and place the cube on the numeral six
  • Continue the pattern until the hundred chart is completed


    • Activity C:
  • Use the calculator to understand skip counting patterns on the hundreds chart
  • View the number sentences and number patterns generated


    • Activity D:
  • Place 10 blue paper strips side by side in a vertical arrangement
  • Weave the yellow strips to illustrate the three pattern: Under two, over one
  • Arrange the sample weaving and notice the patterns
  • Use the calculator to create other patterns

    		After the Activity

  • Review student results
  • As a class, discuss questions that appeared to be more challenging
  • Re-teach concepts as necessary

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    Subject Area:
    Math : Elementary Math : Algebraic Thinking
    Math : Elementary Math : Number Sense and Estimation
    Math : Elementary Math : Math and Literature
    Math : Elementary Math : Basic Facts

    Author:
    Texas Instruments

    Level:
    K-4

    Activity Time:
    60 Minutes

    Device:
    TI-10

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    Other:
    This is Activity 9 from the EXPLORATIONS Book:
    Math at Your Fingertips with the TI-10

    The following materials are required for this activity:

  • Book: The Goat in the Rug
  • Yellow highlighter or crayon for each student
  • Blue marker or crayon for each student
  • Hundreds charts
  • Mini hundred charts
  • Connecting cubes
  • Construction paper in strips 1" x 10" (blue and yellow)
  • Butcher block or bulletin board paper (at least 100-inches long)


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