Curriculum Links: Patterns in Nature

Patterning and Algebra

Overall Expectations

By the end of Grade 5, students will:

• determine, through investigation using a table of values, relationships in growing and shrinking patterns, and investigate repeating patterns involving translations
• demonstrate, through investigation, an understanding of the use of variables in equations

Specific Expectations

Patterns and Relationships

• make predictions related to growing and shrinking geometric and numeric patterns
• extend and create repeating patterns that result from translations, through investigation using a variety of tools

Media Literacy

Overall Expectations

3.4 produce a variety of media texts for specific purposes and audiences, using appropriate forms, conventions, and techniques

Language: Writing

Developing and Organizing Content for a variety of writing forms

Purpose and Audience 

Research

• 1.3 gather information to support ideas for writing, using a variety of strategies and a range of print and electronic resources

Using Knowledge of Form and Style in Writing Voice

• 2.2 establish an appropriate voice in their writing

Applying Knowledge of Language Conventions and Presenting Written Work Effectively
Spelling Familiar Words

• 3.1 spell familiar words correctly

Spelling Unfamiliar Words

• 3.2 spell unfamiliar words using a variety of strategies

Vocabulary 

• 3.3 confirm spellings and word meanings or word choice using a variety of resources

Punctuation 

• 3.4 use punctuation appropriately

Report Comments

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Patterning or Media

• During the Patterns in Nature Program at TUSC, *name* explored various types of symmetry and patterns which occur in plants and manufactured items. *He/She* used a digital camera to photograph and categorize these patterns. The information was used to create a computer presentation outlining this information for a younger audience.