Elicit non-trivial dialogue from students. Guide students to reflection and analysis of the experience. Encourage students to share their perceptions and beliefs. Summarize and review similarities and differences.

Students share the items found on the nature walk & show the patterns.

Objective: Students' curiosity about patterns will be aroused as they reflect upon the patterns observed in nature.

Activity: Students share the items found on the nature walk and show the patterns exhibited. Magnifying glasses may be needed to examine patterns in the smaller specimens. Students discuss why they think nature uses patterns.

Assessment: Quality and depth of student sharing and discussion.