Case 8 of 20 ยท Patterns & Systems
Hidden Patterns in Data
๐ Case Brief #8
๐ You're reading a story and the character needs to use non-obvious pattern discovery.
๐ฏ Your mission
Learn it, then use it.
โก The twist
A small change here causes a big change there.
What you'll learn ยท 1 of 2
๐ง Sometimes patterns hide in plain sight.
Track the weather for a month.
Here's how to do it:
1. Look carefully at the problem. What do you see?
2. Think about what you already know. Does this remind you of something?
3. Try an answer!
What you'll learn ยท 2 of 2
It's totally okay to be wrong โ that's how we learn.
4. Check: did it work? If not, try something else!
You're building your thinking muscles. The more you practice, the stronger they get!
Key idea: Non-obvious pattern discovery
Think about this
๐ You're reading a story and the character needs to use non-obvious pattern discovery. What advice would you give them?
How a thinker does it
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๐ What Do I See?
Look at the problem about non-obvious pattern discovery. What do you notice?
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๐ค What Do I Know?
What do you already know that could help? Have you seen something like this before?
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๐ก What's My Idea?
Think of an answer. Can you think of a second one too?
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โญ What Did I Learn?
Check your answer. Was it right? What did you figure out? Tell someone!
Remember
- 1Master non-obvious pattern discovery
- 2Apply patterns & systems in real situations
- 3Build habits of patterns & systems
Words to know
- Connect
- How things are linked together
- Cycle
- Something that goes around and around
Solve the case ยท 1 of 3
Case 1
1 of 3What is the main idea of non-obvious pattern discovery?
Solve the case ยท 2 of 3
Case 2
2 of 3How can you apply patterns & systems in daily life?
Solve the case ยท 3 of 3
Case 3
3 of 3Good critical thinkers always:
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You got 0 of 3 right.
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โจ More to explore
๐ Why this matters: People use patterns systems skills at home, at school, and at work. Every time you practice, you're getting ready for the future!
๐ฌ Talk about it
- Can you explain non-obvious pattern discovery to a friend using your own words?
- What was the most interesting thing you learned today?
- Draw a picture of what you learned and show it to someone!
๐ Try this week: Find 3 patterns in nature this week.
๐จโ๐ฉโ๐ง At dinner: โWhat patterns do you notice at our dinner table?โ
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Hidden Patterns in Data
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