Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to apply arithmetic concepts to create unique bracelet designs.
Materials and Prep
- Elastic string or thread
- Beads in various colors and sizes
- Scissors
- Ruler or measuring tape
Prior knowledge: Basic understanding of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Activities
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Measure your wrist using the ruler or measuring tape to determine the length of elastic string needed for your bracelet.
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Select a pattern for your bracelet design. For example, you can choose a repeating pattern of two different colored beads.
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Using the pattern you selected, calculate the number of each colored bead needed to complete the bracelet. For instance, if your wrist measurement is 7 inches and each bead occupies 0.5 inches, divide the wrist measurement by 0.5 to find the total number of beads required.
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Once you have determined the number of beads needed, gather the appropriate quantities of each color.
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String the beads onto the elastic string, following your chosen pattern. Make sure to secure the ends of the string together to form a bracelet.
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Admire your unique bracelet creation!
Seventh Grade Talking Points
- "In this lesson, we will explore how arithmetic concepts can be applied to create personalized bracelets."
- "We will start by measuring our wrists to determine the length of elastic string needed for the bracelet."
- "Next, we will choose a pattern for our bracelet design, which will involve using different colored beads."
- "To calculate the number of beads needed for each color, we will divide the wrist measurement by the length occupied by each bead."
- "Once we have determined the quantities of each colored bead, we will string them onto the elastic string, following our chosen pattern."
- "Finally, we will secure the ends of the string together to form a bracelet and appreciate our creative accomplishment."