Sequences – Discovering Patterns_______________________________________
Find the next three terms in each sequence and find a formula for the sequence.
1.
1, 3, 5,___,___,___
2.
8, 11, 14, 17,___,___,___
3.
2, 3, 5, 8, 12,___,___,___
4.
1, 3, 6, 8, 11, 13, 16,___,___,___
5.
2, 3, 6, 18, 108,___,___,___
Sequences – Rabbit Population___________________________________________
TASK: Get into groups of 4 and make sure you have the appropriate materials.
MATERIALS:
Red/white chips
This worksheet
Two desks (decide on one to call “A” and one to call “B”)
ACTIVITY:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Move the red pieces to desk B.
Add the same number of white pieces to desk B as there are red pieces.
Flip over any white pieces on desk A and move them to desk B.
Count the total number of pieces on desk B and record this number on your
chart.
5. Move all pieces from desk B to desk A.
6. Repeat steps 1-6.
Month
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Number of Rabbits