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Topic:
In this activity students will:

Mystery Bags
Counting to 20 and packing blocks-of-10.

3 Count various quantities of blocks between 10 and 20. 3 Represent the blocks using digits and by using the stamps or markers. 3 Connect the total number of single blocks with its representation as a block-of-10 and some single blocks.

Set up:
Student arrangement: Whole class discussions and partner work Paper bags labeled with a letter of the alphabet each holding a different quantity of single blocks (10-20). Digi stamps of Digi colored markers Access to number lines (as needed) Activity sheets Small holders

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Introduction:
Teacher will:

Lead a discussion about counting the blocks in a bag and recording that number. (Note - Students may need to place the single blocks on a number line in order to know how to write a number between 10 and 20.) H Show how to pack the blocks, how to record the number of blocks-of-10 and leftover single blocks, and how to make a recording of the blocks when packed as much as possible. H Assign partners to work together with the materials and to record on one activity sheet.
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Activity:
Students will:

Write the letter name of their bag on their activity sheet. Take the blocks out of their bag and count them one by one. Record that number. H Pack a block-of-10 and some ones. H Use Digi stamps or Digi colored markers, to represent their blocks-of-10 and single blocks.
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Whole Class Discussion:

Teachers will:

Conduct a discussion with the class about the two processes that they used to determine the number of blocks in the bag. Students may notice that these processes gave them the same final answer. H Have students compare notes by discussing how many blocks were in each bag.
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Assessment:
Are students able to count the blocks one-by-one and record the number? H Are students able to pack and record the number as blocks-of-10 and some single blocks? H Are students able to accurately represent the quantity by drawing or stamping? H Do students notice that these two processes (counting and packing) give them the same final answer?
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Extension Ideas:
Have students repeat this activity with 20 - 100 blocks. H When students are ready, include blocks-of-10 along with single blocks in the mystery bags. A second activity sheet is provided. H Have students put their own amounts in the mystery bags and challenge their partners.
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Student names ________________________________________________

The letter on our bag is ________. We found ________ single blocks in our bag. This is what we had after we packed the blocks:

We had ________ blocks-of-10 and ________ single blocks leftover.

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Student names ________________________________________________

The letter on our bag is ________. We found ________ blocks-of-10 in our bag. We found ________ single blocks in our bag. This is a picture of the blocks that are in our bag:

We unpacked the blocks and counted ________ single blocks in all.

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