Spacecraft Algebraic Patterns
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Spacecraft Algebraic Patterns
🚀 Part 1: Pattern Recognition
WALT: We are learning to recognise and write algebraic rules for patterns in spacecraft designs.
What is the common difference? ______
The algebraic rule is: b = ______
If there are 7 panels, how many bolts? ______
🛸 Part 2: Design Your Own Spacecraft Pattern
Step 1: Choose a component (windows, panels, bolts, etc.): _______________
Step 2: Write your pattern sequence (at least 5 terms):
_____, _____, _____, _____, _____
Step 3: What is the common difference? ______
Step 4: Write your algebraic rule: _______________
If n = 6, your component count = ______
If n = 10, your component count = ______
⭐ Part 3: Challenge Questions
This is a decreasing pattern. The algebraic rule is: _______________
Success Criteria - I can:
□ Identify the common difference in a linear pattern
□ Write an algebraic expression for a pattern (e.g., 3n + 1)
□ Use the expression to predict values in a pattern
□ Create my own algebraic rule for a spacecraft design
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