Concept 1 - Pattern Recognition

Which of the following is not a pattern found in nature?

• DNA sequence

• arrangement of electrons in atoms

• ocean waves

• solar flares

What did Dmitri Mendeleev organize to create the periodic table?

• Types of rocks

• Chemical elements

• Stellar objects

• Biological species

What does the HR diagram classify stars by?

• Age and size

• Size and weight

• Distance and brightness

• Color and luminosity

What is the primary goal of science education regarding patterns?

• Recognizing and classifying patterns

• Conducting experiments only

• Memorizing scientific facts

• Calculating mathematical equations

How did the teacher suggest students could start learning about patterns?

• By listening to music

• By observing natural phenomena

• By playing video games

• By reading textbooks

What is a common misconception about organisms that look similar?

• They evolved similar defenses

• They share similar habitats

• They have the same DNA

• They are from the same family