Patterns in Nature Study
From spirals in sunflower centers to honeycomb hexagons – nature is full of hidden patterns!
This unit study introduces students to the fascinating patterns found in nature, focusing on growth, design, and visual patterns that plants, animals, and natural elements share.
The study begins with an exploration of how patterns repeat in various forms, such as in leaf and flower arrangements, Fibonacci spirals, geometric shapes, symmetry, fractals, and crystal formations.
Create your own pattern with a floral weaving
Kaleidoscope patterns
Go on a shapes and patterns in nature scavenger hunt
Every month we have a Group STEM activity: Honeycomb tessellation
Create a butterfly wreath craft
Make a fractal suncatchers craft
Study Terrestrial layers
Shadowy jungle path with animals to hide!
Patterns in Nature Group Art - Nature monoprints
Experiment with Bernoulli's principle of flight exploration
Create crystal snowflakes
Crystalline coloring seek and find or construct crystalline shapes
Play this month’s original Game: Hive Mind
Participate in poetry and teatime!
Throughout the unit, students will discover that patterns are not accidental but essential to survival and growth in nature. From the symmetry of butterflies to the spiral of a pine cone, these repeating forms optimize efficiency, help organisms thrive, and reflect the mathematical and physical principles of nature. Key concepts include classification based on growth patterns and visual traits, Fibonacci sequences, geometric shapes in nature, and the concept of symmetry in living and non-living systems.
By the end of the unit, students will have a deeper understanding of how nature uses repeating, efficient patterns to thrive and adapt to various environments. They will also gain an appreciation for the mathematical beauty found in the world around them, learning that the natural world operates in ways that are both structured and beautiful.
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