Wood Plank and Spruce Log Patterns

In this video tutorial, the teacher uses Minecraft to teach students about patterns in graphing. The lesson covers line graphs, ordered pairs, and writing equations. Students learn to identify whether patterns are additive or multiplicative. Through examples, the teacher demonstrates how to write equations based on these patterns, using Minecraft elements like spruce logs and wood planks. The video concludes with a summary of the concepts covered.

What two skills are being combined in this lesson?

• Addition and subtraction

• Input-output tables and coordinate grids

• Multiplication and division

• Geometry and algebra

What is the first type of graph discussed in the lesson?

• Pie chart

• Line graph

• Bar graph

• Histogram

What do ordered pairs help us to write?

• Tables

• Equations

• Graphs

• Charts

In the spruce log example, how many planks does one log produce?

• Four

• Three

• Five

• Two

What type of pattern is represented by the spruce log example?

• Additive

• Divisive

• Subtractive

• Multiplicative

What is the operation used to determine the pattern in the spruce log example?

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Addition

• Division

What is the equation for the spruce log example?

• y = x - 4

• y = 4x

• y = x + 4

• y = 4 + x

In the wood plank example, how many planks are added each time?

• Four

• Three

• Two

• One

What is the starting number of planks in the wood plank example?

• Zero

• One

• Two

• Three

What type of pattern is identified in the wood plank example?

• Multiplicative

• Additive

• Divisive

• Subtractive