LOGO Challenge - Following on
Remember that you want someone following behind you to see where
you went. Can yo work out how these patterns were created and
recreate them?
Age
11 to 18
Challenge level
Problem
The principal argument for using LOGO in classrooms is the development of logical thinking and sharper learning skills. Using procedures allows the user to break down a major task into smaller units. Using turtle geometry in particular offers a wealth of possibilities for the user to explore smaller units and plan logical experiments. In doing so the user can see the effects of their reasoning in what the turtle does.
So the invitation is, as always, to explore...
Look carefully at the basic unit in each design...
n.b. The numbers 1.61803 and 0.61803 may help you.
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Teachers' Resources
Again - the colour is a distractor - concentrate on the basic unit
in a particular pattern and try to create that first.
You are trying to break the problem down into something manageable. Beware of trying to do too much too quickly.
By using procedures you can refine each step and store each unit for later use.
Remember too, that you want someone following behind you to see where you went.
You are trying to break the problem down into something manageable. Beware of trying to do too much too quickly.
By using procedures you can refine each step and store each unit for later use.
Remember too, that you want someone following behind you to see where you went.