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Towers of Hanoi	Patterns and sequences (Math 6)	Java Applet	Tool	[3]
Solve the tower problem and test your theory by varying the number of disks. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Resources for Interactive Whit...	Patterns and sequences (Math 6)	Flash	Tool	[2]
Mathsframe.co.uk was created by a primary school teacher who thought it ridiculous that he spent most of his Sunday evenings searching for resources to use on his interactive whiteboard. ... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Number Patterns	Patterns and sequences (Math 6)	Java Applet	Tool	[2]
Arrange numbers to complete a pattern of numbers. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Traffic Jam	Patterns and sequences (Math 6)	Java Applet	Technology PoW	[2]
There are eleven stepping stones and ten people. On the five lefthand stones, facing the center, stand five of the people. The other five people stand on the five righthand stones, also facing the ... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
A Closer Look at Earth, from S...	Patterns and sequences (Math 6)	Flash	Tool	[1]
There are two activities for students to try: the Seasons Activity and the Scavenger Hunt. In the Seasons activity users order strips of the earth by month. Hints and scaffolds are built into the to... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Million Dollar Mission	Patterns and sequences (Math 6)	Spreadsheet	Tool	[1]
This is the famous "doubling pennies" problem. Students will study exponential growth. The activity is designed for students to work independently, or in groups with guidance from the teacher. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Squares in a Square	Patterns and sequences (Math 6)	Java Applet	Technology PoW	[3]
If you have a checkerboard that is 50x50 with small squares inside it, how many squares will there be all together? Students use a Java applet from the Freudenthal Institute to think about the ques... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Let's Do Math Checkerboard	Patterns and sequences (Math 6)	Java Applet	Tool	[2]
As a problem solving activity, students determine how many squares are on a checkerboard. Students drag highlighted squares of various sizes around the board to count the number of squares. They enter... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Let's Do Math Checkerboard	Patterns and sequences (Math 6)	JavaScript	Tool	[1]
As a problem solving activity, students determine how many squares are on a checkerboard. Students draw various sized squares on grid paper (provided) to count the number of squares. They enter the va... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Locker Problem Activity	Patterns and sequences (Math 6)	Java Applet	Activity	[1]
A classroom activity (also called 1000 Lockers) to be explored through the use of manipulatives and a ClarisWorks spreadsheet. Students then look for patterns and write the answer algebraically. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Fifteen Puzzle	Patterns and sequences (Math 6)	Java Applet	Tool	[1]
Solve this virtual version of the classical fifteen puzzle by arranging its tiles. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Tower of Hanoi	Patterns and sequences (Math 6)	Java Applet	Tool	[1]
Solve the Tower of Hanoi problem with different levels and see an explanation of the recursion relationship involved. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Patterns, Relations, and Funct...	Patterns and sequences (Math 6)	Java Applet	Activity	[1]
This eModule presents sequences of geometric patterns and encourages students to generate rules and functions describing relationships between the pattern number and characteristics of the pattern. S... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Domino Activity	Patterns and sequences (Math 6)	Java Applet	Activity	[0]
Student page for the classroom activity (similar to Pentomino + 1 = Hexomino; a variation on polyominoes) to be explored through manipulatives (paper dominoes). Students explore whether it is possible... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Bricks Activity	Patterns and sequences (Math 6)	Java Applet	Activity	[0]
Student page for the classroom activity (also called the Masonry Problem; a variation on polyominoes) to be explored through manipulatives (dominoes). Students explore different possibilities of makin... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Function Graphing	Patterns and sequences (Math 6)	TI-Nspire	Activity	[0]
This activity focuses on: * graphing an ordered pair, (a, f(a)), for a function f * the connection between a function, its table, and its graph * the interpretation of the horizontal coordinate o... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Patterns, Relations, and Funct...	Patterns and sequences (Math 6)	Java Applet	Lesson Plan	[0]
These guided, interactive activities present sequences of geometric patterns and encourage students to generate rules and functions describing relationships between the pattern number and characterist... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Bricks Activity	Patterns and sequences (Math 6)	Java Applet	Lesson Plan	[0]
Classroom activity (also called the Masonry Problem; a variation on polyominoes) to be explored through manipulatives (dominoes). Students explore different possibilities of making brick walls with an... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Domino Activity	Patterns and sequences (Math 6)	Java Applet	Lesson Plan	[0]
A classroom activity (similar to Pentomino + 1 = Hexomino; a variation on polyominoes) to be explored through manipulatives (paper dominoes). Students explore whether it is possible to cover a 6x5 gri... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Locker Problem	Patterns and sequences (Math 6)	Java Applet	Lesson Plan	[0]
A classroom activity (also called 1000 Lockers) to be explored through the use of manipulatives and a ClarisWorks spreadsheet. Students then look for patterns and write the answer algebraically. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Building a Brick Wall	Patterns and sequences (Math 6)	Java Applet	Support Material	[0]
A pictorial representation of the pattern that emerges as you investigate the problem posed in the Domino Activity. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Fibonacci Numbers and Brick Wa...	Patterns and sequences (Math 6)	Java Applet	Support Material	[0]
This page explains the connection between the Fibonacci numbers to brick wall patterns. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Three Scientists and Three Ban...	Patterns and sequences (Math 6)	Computer	Tool	[0]
A river-crossing problem in which the goal is to get both scientists and bandits across without having the bandits outnumber the scientists on either side of the river during the process. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
The Eight Queens Problem	Patterns and sequences (Math 6)	Computer	Tool	[0]
Place 8 queens on the chess board in such a way so that no queen can attack another. One solution provided. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Math Doodles: Hydro Maze	Patterns and sequences (Math 6)	Flash	Tool	[0]
Guide the ball through all eight golden tunnels. Click on two sections of the maze to transfer water from one section of the maze to the other. Clicking on a red valve will open and close a section. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
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