PUZZLE 4: PATTERNS

In this puzzle...

In computational thinking, patterns are important because they help us understand and solve problems more easily. Recognizing patterns means seeing how things are similar or work together, and it's a super useful skill for solving all sorts of problems, from writing code to understanding complex information.

OPTION ONE:

If you are providing your own tiny physical ducks for students to match to the patterns:

OPTION TWO:

If you do not have physical ducks, and would like to use our provided image/answer "bank" of ducks, all on one sheet:

PUZZLE 4: PATTERNS

Rubber Ducks Patterns BREAKOUT ROOM PUZZLE

SOLUTION: CODER

PREPARE AHEAD OF TIME:

Print out the Rubber Duck Patterns worksheet in color.
Provide students with a set of rubber ducks they may use to complete the patterns on the worksheet.
Use a permanent marker to write the letters C-O-D-E-R on the bottom of each duck in the same order they complete the patterns on the worksheet.
(OPTIONAL) - You may use another word or no letters if you are not using the word lock.

TO COMPLETE THE PUZZLE:

Students will complete each pattern with the correct duck. Underneath each duck is a letter that when put together spell “CODER.”
Once the puzzle is solved, students will be able to open the 5-letter word lock.

Canva template- Rubber Duck Patterning

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