Thinking in Patterns - Level 2 - Patterns of Change

Mr. Anderson introduces the concept of patterns of change, emphasizing the importance of defining the system and type of pattern. The video explores how observing patterns can lead to predictions, using examples like pyramids and trees. By analyzing these patterns, viewers learn to make predictions about future changes. The lesson encourages applying these skills to real-world phenomena, enhancing understanding of systems and their changes.

What is the first step when investigating patterns of change?

• Make predictions

• Define the system

• Identify the colors

• Count the objects

What does the triangle symbol represent in the context of patterns?

• A change

• A variable

• A shape

• A constant

In the pyramid analysis, what remains constant across the pyramids?

• The number of colors

• The number of pyramids

• The top color

• The orientation of triangles

What pattern is observed in the branches of the trees?

• They change color

• They decrease in number

• They double in number

• They remain the same

How does the width of the branches change in the tree analysis?

• It changes color

• It becomes thicker

• It remains constant

• It becomes thinner

What is the purpose of observing patterns of change in real-world phenomena?

• To change the system

• To ignore the changes

• To make accurate predictions

• To create new patterns

Which of the following is an example of a real-world phenomenon mentioned in the video?

• The color of the sky

• The growth of a plant

• The period of a pendulum

• The sound of a bell