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Design a Quilt
 


Activity Overview

Students learn to use pattern blocks to build a two dimensional design, and use the calculator to determine the value of the design.

Before the Activity

  • See the attached PDF file for detailed instructions for this activity
  • Print pages 37 - 40 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:
  • Build a small quilt design using pattern blocks or paper blocks
  • Transfer the design to the triangular grid on a recording sheet using crayons or markers
  • Assign a value of 1 cent to the green triangle and with the help of the calculator find the value of the quilt
  • Identify the operations to use to find the number of triangles
  • Repeat the activity with other geometric shapes and new values

    		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 : Geometry

    Author:
    Texas Instruments

    Level:
    K-4

    Activity Time:
    60 Minutes

    Device:
    TI-10

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    Other:
    This is Activity 8 from the EXPLORATIONS Book:
    Uncovering Math with Manipulatives and the TI-10

    The following materials are required for this activity:

  • Pattern blocks
  • Crayons or markers


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