Math 5: Patterns 1 by Laura Duggan

Idea: Project

lduggan15 — 2013-06-21 20:09:25 UTC

Have students go on a visual / internet search for various patterns in nature

CCSS: Math

lduggan15 — 2013-06-21 20:11:07 UTC

Generate and analyze patterns. 5. Generate a number or shape pattern that follows a given rule. Identify apparent features of the pattern that were not explicit in the rule itself.

Visuals: Pinterest Board

lduggan15 — 2013-06-21 20:11:36 UTC

Patterns in Nature

Visual: Pinterest board

lduggan15 — 2013-06-21 20:12:13 UTC

Nature Patterns

Idea: Project

lduggan15 — 2013-06-21 20:13:27 UTC

Have students measure angles of the patterns

Visual Example: Drying elastic mud in Sicily with mainly 120° cracks

KQED Learning series

lduggan15 — 2013-06-23 19:45:53 UTC

In this workshop series, educators listen to KQED and NPR media stories from inspiring experts who study the science of smells, acoustic ecologists who study sounds, and mathematicians identifying patterns in nature.

Video: Patterns in Nature

lduggan15 — 2013-06-23 19:56:02 UTC

In this video segment from Cyberchase, Bianca wants to learn why her plants keep dying, so she transports them in a carriage to the New York Botanical Garden. A helpful plant expert shows her some patterns in plants, including bilateral and rotational symmetry, before discovering the pattern that may be killing Bianca's plants.

Opus Math

lduggan15 — 2013-07-05 22:07:28 UTC

Problem bank

RAFT idea

lduggan15 — 2013-07-07 05:14:53 UTC

Freaky Fractals

A fractal is an amazing geometric pattern which, when viewed closely, shows itself to be constructed of ever-smaller parts similar to the original. Fractal patterns are everywhere: trees, shells, leaves, ferns, flowers, vegetables, rivers, coastlines, mountains, geologic faults, planetary orbits, circulatory systems, music, clouds, weather, and even lightning bolts!

Book:

lduggan15 — 2013-07-14 16:45:08 UTC

Swirl by Swirl, with book review

RAFT Idea

lduggan15 — 2013-07-14 17:01:14 UTC

Meet My Function Machine!

Create a function machine that transforms an input number into a unique output number. Exchange function machines and discover the rule behind the function!

RAFT Idea

lduggan15 — 2013-07-14 17:03:59 UTC

Moire Patterns

Moire patterns are formed when two similarly repetitive patterns overlap; they are generated in a wide range of situations and are easy to explore.

RAFT Idea

lduggan15 — 2013-07-14 17:09:47 UTC

Patterning with Polygons

Tessellations are repeating patterns that cover a surface without any gaps, which are made of one or more shapes. Polygons provide an excellent starting point for a topic that spans art and mathematics.

RAFT Idea

lduggan15 — 2013-07-14 17:19:01 UTC

Scalloped Circle String Art

Use colored string and simple cardboard shapes to create artistic designs based on intriguing mathematical patterns. Every pattern has infinite possibilities! String art is fun for all ages - to fix a mistake or try a new approach, just unwind the string!

RAFT Idea

lduggan15 — 2013-07-14 17:35:27 UTC

What is Pascal’s Triangle? Pascal's Triangle is an interesting triangular array of numbers. There are numerous patterns and mathematical solutions that can be found in Pascal's Triangle!