Topics Related to Patterns
Phenomenon Description: The shells of Eastern box turtles exhibit a wide variety of color and pattern variations within the same species. The Eastern box turtle is our state reptile and is found throughout the state. Location: Eno River State Park, Durham, NCGrade Level or Course: Grade 7Question: Why do Eastern Box Turtles have so many variations in shell patterns?
Phenomenon Description: In the fall, the green color in the leaves goes away, and we start to see the bright reds, oranges, and yellows that were hiding inside all along. Location: Wake County, Wake Forest Grade Level or Course: KindergartenQuestion: Why do leaves change color in the fall?Crosscutting Concepts: Patterns Other related questions you considered about the phenomenon:
Why do some chickens look like they’re wearing a checkerboard while others are solid black or white?
Phenomenon Description: A chicken with speckled (“checkered”) black and white plumageLocation: Harnett County, Angier Grade Level or Course: BiologyQuestion: Why do some chickens look like they’re wearing a checkerboard while others are solid black or white? Other related questions about the phenomenon:How would you describe the phenotype of an organism that inherits codominant alleles?