Gummy vs. Gum (Number Pattern)

In this lesson from the Beacon Learning Center, students use gummy bears and sticks of gum to discover a number pattern and write an representation that describes it.   

This lesson can be adapted for several grade levels and instead of writing an equation, students can write a "rule" or expression based on the pattern or relationship between number of pieces of gum and gummy bears.  Consider scaffolding this activity to meet your grade-level needs.
Resource ID#: 7633 Type: Lesson Plan
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General Information

Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 4, 5, 6
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Adobe Acrobat Reader
Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s)
Keywords: expression, table, equation, linear equation, pattern, rule
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Problem-Solving Task
Instructional Design Framework(s): Confirmation Inquiry (Level 1)
Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Algebra 2016

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Teaching Idea

True, False, and Open Sentences:

"Students first explore arithmetic sentences to decide whether they are true or false. The lesson then introduces students to sentences that are neither true nor false but are algebraic equations, also called open sentences, such as x + 3 = 7 or 2 x = 12." from Math Solutions.

Type: Teaching Idea