Lesson Plan | Teachy Methodology | Sequences and Patterns

Objectives

Duration: 10 - 15 minutes

The purpose of this stage of the lesson plan is to introduce students to the fundamental skills related to recognition and description of simple sequences and patterns. This will establish the foundation for practical and interactive activities that will explore these concepts in a deeper and contextualized manner, using digital resources and modern dynamics.

Main Objectives

1. Describe elements of simple sequences of words, symbols, or numbers.

2. Identify and complete missing elements in a given sequence.

Side Objectives

1. Stimulate logical reasoning and careful attention to details.
2. Promote the use of digital tools to learn to identify patterns.

Introduction

Duration: 15 - 20 minutes

The purpose of this stage of the lesson plan is to activate students' prior knowledge and engage them with the theme in a practical and contextualized way. This creates a connection between the content studied previously and its application in the real world, preparing them for the interactive activities that will follow.

Warming Up

Start the lesson with a brief explanation about the importance of sequences and patterns in everyday life, such as in music, nature, and technology. Explain that understanding these concepts can help solve problems and think logically. Ask students to use their cell phones to find an interesting fact about sequences and patterns and share it with the class.

Initial Reflections

1. What did you find interesting about sequences and patterns?

2. Can you give examples of sequences you see in your daily life?

3. How do you think sequences and patterns can be useful in our lives?

Development

Duration: 75 - 85 minutes

The purpose of this stage of the lesson plan is to provide a practical and interactive experience where students can apply the concepts of sequences and patterns in a fun and contextualized manner using digital resources. This aims to reinforce prior knowledge and encourage teamwork, creativity, and engagement with the content meaningfully.

Activity Suggestions

It is recommended that only one of the suggested activities be carried out

Activity 1 - Digital Pattern Detectives 

> Duration: 60 - 70 minutes

- Objective: Identify sequences and patterns in various digital contexts, developing observational skills and logical reasoning.

- Description: Students will be divided into groups and take on the role of 'Digital Detectives'. Using tablets or computers, they will explore different websites and applications to identify sequences and patterns in various contexts, such as online shopping, social networks, and educational games. They will need to record their findings and present their conclusions to the class.

- Instructions:

• Divide students into groups of up to 5 people.

• Explain that they will be 'Digital Detectives' and will need to find sequences and patterns in different online contexts.

• Provide a list of suggested websites and applications, such as online stores, social networks, educational games, and music platforms.

• Ask students to record their findings, noting where they found the sequences and what patterns they identified.

• Encourage students to use tools like screenshots to illustrate their findings.

• After the exploration, each group should prepare a 5-minute presentation to share their findings with the class.

Activity 2 - Math Influencers 

> Duration: 60 - 70 minutes

- Objective: Develop communication and creativity skills by applying mathematical concepts of sequences and patterns in a digital and interactive format.

- Description: Students will become 'Math Influencers', creating short videos for a fictional social network. They should creatively and funly explain how to identify and complete sequences and patterns using examples from everyday life. The videos will be shared with the class to encourage knowledge exchange.

- Instructions:

• Divide students into groups of up to 5 people.

• Instruct the groups to create a script for a short video (1-2 minutes) where they will explain how to identify and complete sequences and patterns using everyday examples.

• Students can use their cell phones to record the videos, using basic editing apps if they wish.

• Suggest using visual and creative elements, such as drawings, everyday objects, or real-life scenarios.

• Once recorded, the videos should be shared on a platform defined by the teacher, such as Google Classroom or a private WhatsApp group.

• Each group should watch the videos of the other groups and leave comments and questions, promoting a discussion about the different approaches presented.

Activity 3 - Patterns Game 

> Duration: 60 - 70 minutes

- Objective: Encourage teamwork and critical thinking by using a game environment to apply concepts of sequences and patterns in a fun way.

- Description: Students will participate in an online game of sequences and patterns, where each level presents increasing challenges. They will work in groups to solve the challenges and progress to the next level. The group that reaches the highest level in the shortest time will be the winner.

- Instructions:

• Divide students into groups of up to 5 people.

• Provide the groups access to an online game of sequences and patterns, such as 'Pattern Shapes' or 'Sequence Master'.

• Explain the rules of the game and the goal of advancing as much as possible within the stipulated time.

• Encourage groups to collaborate and discuss their strategies to solve the challenges presented by the game.

• Monitor the progress of the groups and offer support as needed.

• After the allotted time, gather the class to discuss the strategies used and the challenges faced.

• Award the group that manages to advance the most levels in the shortest time with a medal or symbolic certificate.

Feedback

Duration: 20 - 25 minutes

The purpose of this stage of the lesson plan is to promote reflection and knowledge sharing among students, reinforcing the concepts learned and encouraging the development of communication and constructive criticism skills. This final integration helps consolidate learning collaboratively and meaningfully.

Group Discussion

Promote a group discussion where students share their experiences and conclusions from the activities carried out. Suggest the following outline to introduce this discussion:

1. Introduction: Explain that the purpose of this discussion is to share what each group learned and how they applied the concepts of sequences and patterns.
2. Group Presentations: Each group should have approximately 5 minutes to present their findings and explain the strategies they used.
3. Open Debate: After the presentations, open the floor for questions and comments, encouraging students to reflect on the different approaches and learnings of their peers.

Reflections

1. What were the main challenges you faced in identifying and completing sequences and patterns? 2. How did the use of digital tools help or hinder the identification of patterns? 3. In what ways do you think the concepts of sequences and patterns can be applied in other subjects or in daily life?

360° Feedback

Conduct a 360° feedback stage, where each student should receive feedback from their peers in the group. Guide the class to ensure that the feedback is constructive and respectful, highlighting strengths and suggesting areas for improvement. Suggest phrases like 'I liked that you...' and 'I think you could...'.

Conclusion

Duration: 10 - 15 minutes

 Purpose of the Conclusion: This stage aims to consolidate students' learning by offering a moment of reflection on what was explored and discussed throughout the lesson. It facilitates the connection between theoretical content and its practical applications, reinforcing the importance of the concepts of sequences and patterns in the modern context and their various utilities in daily life.

Summary

 Summary of Patterns: Today, our lesson was a true adventure into the world of sequences and patterns!  We began by discovering how patterns are everywhere - from nature  to technology . Next, we transformed into 'Digital Detectives' , exploring the online universe to find hidden patterns in websites and applications. Not only that, but we also became 'Math Influencers' , creating creative videos to teach our peers about patterns in everyday life. We concluded with an exciting online game  that tested our skills in solving sequences!

World Connection

 Connection to the Modern World: Today's activities showed how patterns and sequences are closely linked to our modern life. From algorithms on social networks that determine what we see to patterns in music and online shopping. These skills are essential for understanding how the digital world works and how we can interact with it more consciously and effectively.

Practical Application

 Applications in Daily Life: Understanding sequences and patterns is fundamental for various everyday situations, such as organizing tasks, developing logical reasoning, solving problems, and even in games and hobbies. These skills help to simplify the complexity of our environment and make more informed decisions.