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Pattern Place

It’s Math! It’s Art! It’s Science!

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This gallery is FILLED with patterns of our natural world and community. Interactive exhibits highlight a wide variety of visual and mathematical patterns that we see in our daily lives. Experiences have been purposely selected to feature surprising and unusual topic connections, with hands-on experiences where visitors are called on to discover, describe, analyze, predict, and create patterns! Visitors are even able to take a ‘selfie’ at the Digital Mosaic – it will pop up on the screen for all to see.

How adults Can support Discovery, Creativity, Exploration, and play in pattern place

  • Talk about all the different kinds of patterns that you see around you. Is there a pattern on your shirt or shoes? Where else can you find patterns? 

  • Provide positive reinforcement! Acknowledge efforts and successes to foster a positive attitude towards learning and exploration.

  • Help them make their own patterns! There are many different interactive exhibits that will allow them to be creative and learn along the way!

  • How many kinds of patterns can you name? Here are some to get you started:

    • Math Patterns!

      • 2, 4, 6, 8,..

      • 5, 10, 15, 20,..

      • Fibonacci Sequence

    • Plaids

    • Chevrons

    • Checkers

    • Polka Dots

    • Stripes

Click here to read about the opportunities for growth and development in Pattern Place

kids playing with pattern place exhibit
kids playing with pattern place exhibit
kids playing with pattern place exhibit
kids playing with pattern place exhibit
kids playing with pattern place exhibit
kids playing with pattern place exhibit
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