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Q3 Patterns: Finding Patterns

21. Computational Thinking

Finding Patterns Practice

Patterns can be found in many different forms.  Complete the following steps by finding a solution to each pattern. Work with a partner on these if possible. 

Step 1: Copy (if a Google Doc user) or Download (if a Microsoft Word user) Word Ladder and Lighthouse Exercise Document.  You will use this for the next three steps when recording your answers to turn into your teacher.

Step 2: Look at the five circles below.  The fifth color is not white, what color do you think is the next in the series? Reflect on your answer, record it in your copy of the Word Ladder and Lighthouse Exercise Document explain your reasoning.

colors


Step 3: Open this Lighthouse Worksheet to crack the code to light all four lighthouses.  Record your answers on your copy of the Word Ladder and Lighthouse Exercise Document.  Explain your reasoning.

Step 4:  Word Ladder ~ Complete the word ladder by changing one letter from the previous word to get a new word (hints are provided).  Start with the word Dart and discover the four words needed to reach Code at the top of the ladder.

dart

Below are some clues to help with your reasoning. Remember you start at the bottom of the ladder with Dart and end with Code. 

Hints

  1. To challenge
  2. Addition
  3. Horse
  4. The number that appears the most

Record your answers in your copy of the Word Ladder and Lighthouse Exercise document.

Remember to share the Word Ladder and Lighthouse Exercise document with your teacher.


21.Q3 Vocabulary

21.Q3 Your Patterns 


 21.Q3 Student Checklist


21.Q3 Teacher Guide
 

MITECS  Michigan Integrated Technology Competencies for Students, and

ISTE Standards for Students

5. Computational Thinker
a. Students formulate problem definitions suited for technology-assisted methods such as data analysis, abstract models and algorithmic thinking in exploring and finding solutions
b. Students collect data or identify relevant data sets, use digital tools to analyze them, and represent data in various ways to facilitate problem-solving and decision-making
c. Students break problems into component parts, extract key information, and develop descriptive models to understand complex systems or facilitate problem-solving

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