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Patterns

From Bill Nye the Science Guy · 1998

Patterns
23 min3rd4th5th6thMathScience
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Summary

Bill hunts for patterns in nature, numbers, and shapes, showing how spotting a pattern helps us predict what comes next.

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Discussion questions

Discussion

Bill hunts for patterns in nature, numbers, and shapes, showing how spotting a pattern helps us predict what comes next..

  1. Where do you see patterns in nature?
  2. How does finding a pattern help you predict what's next?
  3. What's the rule behind a pattern you know?

Quick work-a-long

Vocabulary: pattern, predict, sequence.

Try it: Create a number or shape pattern, then have a partner figure out the rule.