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The word "metapatterns" is a bit weird, but basically means
patterns of patterns. So, when we use this word, we're talking about basic
patterns that show up in all kinds of places. Below is information about one
metapattern. Other articles show some of the metapatterns that a number of
people have identified. Try doing some of the activities for each metapattern.
All metapatterns have the following characteristics:
- They show up in all subject matter
areas and in everyday experiences.
- They have basic meanings that are the same whereever they show up.
 
The following is a list of metapatterns. The first 11
metapatterns are from Tyler Volk's book, Metapatterns: Across Space, Time,
and Mind (Columbia University Press). The rest come from a variety of
sources, including some that I've (Jeff Bloom) come up with.
Click on the name of each metapattern to go to a page of information and
activities on that metapattern.
As you read through these pages and do some of the activities, please share
your ideas, results, and questions with other people at our Metapatterns
for Kids Forum.
After you've explored these
metapatterns, can you think of any others not shown here?
Metapatterns:
Click on the icons to go to the pages of information and
activities.
Only the first three pages are working at this time.
Please check as more are added.
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