In this on-going class, we will explore patterns in the world around us. We will look at patterns in nature, music, literature, as well as patterns of progression in visual representations, clocks. analogies and math. Each week will work in one of these areas to find and identify the patterns that we see, hear, and experience. The teacher will have a slide show presentation to accompany an active discussion of the patterns in our world. Learners are encouraged to share patterns that they see in the subject area of the week. For example, if we are doing musical patterns, and the learner knows a song with an obvious pattern, they will be encouraged to share it. We will rotate through the different categories that are listed above. Learners do not need any experience with patterns, but being able to see some patterns will be helpful. They should gain the ability to see patterns the longer they remain in the class. September 15 & 16 - Patterns in Music September 22 & 23 - Patterns in Literature September 29 & 30 - Visual patterns and what comes next October 6 & 7 - Clock patterns and what comes next October 13 & 14 - Analogies October 20 & 21 - Mathematical Patterns and what comes next October 27 & 28 - Patterns in Nature November 3 & 4 - Patterns in Literature
Patterns are a big part of our world. Being able to identify patterns that you see will be encouraged as we will talk about patterns that we have seen the previous week in each class before instruction begins. Learners will also be encouraged to remember patterns that might fit the theme for the week and to share them with the other learners.
Seeing patterns and their progression will help with future learning as it will give a foundation of looking for patterns, which is a great problem-solving strategy, not only in school, but also in life.
No supplies are required, but if a learner finds a pattern, they are welcome to bring a visual representation of that pattern to class.
The teacher is a certified and experience GATE teacher.