Array City Activity

1. Go through EDM lesson 4.2a. Math Message – have students share different arraysb. Discuss – what is an array?c. Practice making different arrays for 12, 16, 18, 24

2. Share Real Life Arraysa. Use pictures to have students identify arraysb. What arrays are there in the classroom?c. Discuss – arrays are everywhere, used as way to organize things

3. Array Citya. Show “Array City” picture – what do students notice?b. Explain directions, show where to get materialsc. Show my example – talk about different number options for an arrayd. Hand out differentiated instructions for windows

4. Work Timea. Students complete math journal/math boxes first, THEN make building

for Array Cityb. Work with small group on carpet for math journal/box – transition into

building making

Differentiated Instructions for Windows:

Extension:Your windows all need to be measured and cut to be exactly the same length. You may decide how big or small you want your windows. Measure your windows to the nearest 1/8 of an inch.

With the Lesson:Think of the numbers 12, 16, 18, and 20. Choose one of those numbers and draw two different arrays on the back of this paper. Use those as a guide to create your windows for your building. Be sure to label your array at the bottom.

Guided Practice:When you are ready to make your building array, choose your building and a colored strip of paper. Take all of your materials (scissors, glue, pencil, white crayon) to the carpet to work with Miss Geiger.