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See the same pattern in different natural systems (e.g. the branching pattern is in trees, rivers, leaves and lungs), try using a magnifying glass to observe closely. |
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See the patterns within the large scale (e.g. stars, weather or ocean currents), to give us a sense of place and develop a sense of awe. |
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Find different patterns in several different systems: (e.g. spirals in rivers: flowers: snails, also spirals, scatter, wave, net, lobe) and try to work out the function of that pattern (e.g. branching for collection and distribution, spirals for growth). |
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Create colour print from plants (e.g. through hapa zome) to see the patterns within leaves and flowers. |
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Connect to a pattern in nature, and express it through any art form (dance, draw, paint). |
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Make music together, e.g. each person goes into nature to 'capture' a sound (e.g. hitting 2 sticks together, slapping water, mimicking the sound of a bird). Return to a circle. Going around the circle each person individually presents their sound. One person takes the role of conductor and points at someone to make their sound, keep the rhythm going whilst different sounds are added and taken away. |
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Learn about fractal forms that you meet in your everyday life, e.g. spiral in sunflower, cauliflower, ferns. |
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Find out about the permaculture principle 'Design from Pattern to Details' through examining a tree and it's leaf. Discuss how nature uses patterns and why. |
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Explore patterns in daily, solar, seasonal and lunar cycles, and make a connection with how we all live within cycles large and small and their impact on us. |
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Soil and stone |
Exploring soil and soil life |
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See, smell and touch soil. |
