In the lesson linked below students will extend a linear pattern made with blocks. They will make a table comparing the figure number to the total number of blocks and then graph the resulting coordinates. The will analyze the blocks, table and graph to develop a basic
understanding of rate of change or slope.
Lesson guidelines: http://auhsdmath.pbworks.com/w/file/fetch/60112183/3_0%20Teacher%20DirectionsLinA%281%29.pdf
Handout: http://auhsdmath.pbworks.com/w/file/fetch/60112180/3.1GrowPatternsIII%281%29.pdf
Handout #2: http://auhsdmath.pbworks.com/w/file/fetch/60112181/3.2GrowPatternsAnalysis%281%29.pdf