Lesson 1: Pattern Blocks

I have adapted a lesson from Grades 5-6, category Pattern Blocks on the disk. The goal of this lesson is for students to add mixed numbers with unlike denominators using pattern blocks. During the activity, the students will first find the values of the triangle, parallelogram, and trapezoid when the value of the hexagon is equal to 1. Then, in groups, the students will create designs using the pattern blocks. Next, they will find the value of their designs using their knowledge of adding mixed numbers with unlike denominators. The lesson will utilize various materials including the NLVM website, Communicators, Pattern Blocks, worksheets, and calculators (when appropriate).