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Build Insects with Pattern Blocks

Grades: 2nd Grade, 1st Grade, Kindergarten

Subjects: Math

Standards: Compose common two-dimensional shapes or three-dimensional shapes to create a composite shape, and create additional new shapes from composite shapes. (1.GM.A.2.)

Student Instructions

Build insects with pattern blocks. Click add . Use the to move the pattern blocks on page one of the student template to build insects. Try to use each shape at least once. Count the pattern blocks you used and use the label tool to write the number of each pattern block you used on pages 2 and 3 of the student template. Count the total number of pattern blocks you used and use the label tool to write the total number of pattern blocks you used on page 4. Click the check in the top right corner when you are done.

Teacher Notes (not visible to students)

This activity helps students with the Common Core Standard: Reason with shapes and their attributes.

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Build Insects with Pattern Blocks