Composing pattern block images
I can make different pictures and patterns using pattern blocks.
Composing pattern block images
I can make different pictures and patterns using pattern blocks.
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Key learning points
- Pattern blocks can be used to create pictures and patterns.
- Pattern blocks can be rotated to fit them against other blocks.
- Different pattern blocks can be used to fill the same shape.
- Joining the pattern blocks in different ways will create different shapes.
Keywords
Pattern blocks - Blocks or tiles of different shapes.
Picture - An image.
Rotate - To spin around.
Pattern - An arrangement that follows a rule. A repeated set of numbers, shapes or objects.
Common misconception
May not identify which pattern block will fill the shape of a space.
Model filling spaces using trial and error, each time describing why it does / does not fit.
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