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Lesson 3 - Making Patterns with Two Attributes

Use this interactive activity to encourage your child to have fun on the Web while learning about making patterns with two attributes.

Goals

Sort by 2 attributes.

Combine 2 attributes to create a pattern.

Instructions for Use

Pattern Blocks lets students build patterns using 2 or more attributes.

To use Pattern Blocks, create a pattern using two different attributes with the pattern blocks. Click on a shape and drag it onto the workspace. Continue dragging shapes to the workspace until you have completed your pattern.

To rotate a pattern block, click on the curved arrow. To select and drag pattern blocks again, click on the straight arrow. To remove a shape, drag it to the recycling bin. To erase the pattern entirely, click on the broom.