Patterns are everywhere

Patterns are all around us.

A pattern is an arrangement of elements that can be defined by a rule (e.g., colour, size, shape, etc.).

Description

3 patterns. The first pattern is: orange circle, blue circle, orange circle, blue circle, orange circle, blue circle. The second patter is: green triangle, green triangle, green circle, green triangle, green triangle, green circle, green triangle, green triangle, green circle. The third pattern is: big yellow square, small yellow square, small yellow square, big yellow square, small yellow square, small yellow square, big yellow square, small yellow square, small yellow square.

What do you notice about the three patterns? (Hint: You may consider size, shape and/or colour)

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Finding patterns

Patterns are everywhere!

In this activity, you will identify as many patterns as you can in the place where you are, or in a place of your choice.

You may find patterns in the following:

floor tiles

the sound of a dripping faucet

the textures in baskets

the sound of a clock ticking

pictures on the walls

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Think about what makes your selection a pattern. Then, reflect on the following questions:

• What kinds of patterns were found?
• What was your favourite pattern? Explain why.

Record your answers by using a method of your choice.

Designing your own pattern

Now, let's create a pattern using a geometric design. A geometric design is a design that is created with shapes and lines.

1. First, create your geometric pattern.
2. Then, describe what makes your design a pattern.

You may use the following frame and stickers, or another method of your choice (i.e. paper, objects, sounds, and etc.) to help create your pattern.

Think about your learning

Take a few minutes to reflect on what you have learned from this lesson.

• What did you learn about patterns?
• What are the traits of a pattern? In other words, what makes a pattern…a pattern?
• Where can you find patterns around your home? In your community?

Record your ideas in a notebook or a method of your choice.

Reflection

How do you feel about what you have learned in this activity?  Which of the next 4 sentences best matches how you are feeling about your learning? Press the button that is beside this sentence.

I feel...

I have an excellent understanding of the concepts I have a very good understanding of the concepts I have some understanding but need to review some more my understanding of the concepts needs a lot more work

Now, record your ideas about your feelings using a voice recorder, speech-to-text, or writing tool.