Case 18 of 20 · Patterns & Systems
Investigationbeginner⭐ 30 XP🚀 Mars Colony 2089Design a System
🎵 Rhythm Game: Clap this pattern — clap-clap-snap, clap-clap-snap.
🎯 Your mission
Gather the evidence.
⚡ The twist
A small change here causes a big change there.
What You'll Learn
Key Concept: Creating your own system
Think About This
🎵 Rhythm Game: Clap this pattern — clap-clap-snap, clap-clap-snap. Now make your OWN 3-part pattern! Can your friend copy it?
Thinking Steps
🔍 Search!
Read the question carefully. What is it asking you?
💡 Ideas!
Think of TWO possible answers. Don't pick yet!
🎯 Choose!
Now pick the best one. Why did you pick it?
🪞 Reflect!
Were you right? That's great! Were you wrong? That's great too — you learned!
Key Points
Master creating your own system
Apply patterns & systems in real situations
Build habits of patterns & systems
Key Vocabulary
Order
Things arranged from first to last
Pattern
Something that repeats in a way you can predict
Why This Matters in Real Life
Patterns are everywhere! In your favorite songs, in the seasons, and even in your daily routine! 🎵
Talk About It
Discuss these questions with a friend, parent, or classmate.
- 1Can you teach a stuffed animal about creating your own system? They're a great audience! 🧸
- 2What was tricky? What was easy? Show with your thumbs — up 👍 or down 👎!
- 3Draw your favorite thing from today's lesson and put it on the fridge! 🎨
Solve the Case
Case 1
1 of 3Shirt stripes are a...?
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
Find 3 patterns in nature this week.
For the dinner table
“What patterns do you notice at our dinner table?”
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Challenge a friend
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Ready?
Design a System
Gather the evidence.
Full screen — no distractions
