Design a growing patterns which is either a numeric or non- numeric

Let's design a non-numeric growing pattern using shapes, as they are visually intuitive and suitable for illustrating growth.

### Growing Pattern:
Imagine a sequence where the number of squares increases in each step, with squares arranged symmetrically. Here's how the pattern grows:

1. **Step 1**: 1 square
   - Just a single square.

2. **Step 2**: 3 squares
   - One square in the middle, with two squares aligned horizontally on either side.

3. **Step 3**: 5 squares
   - One square in the middle, two squares aligned horizontally on each side.

4. **Step 4**: 7 squares
   - The middle square stays the same, with three squares aligned horizontally on each side.

### Visual Representation:

```
Step 1:   □
          
Step 2:  □ □ □
          
Step 3: □ □ □ □ □

Step 4: □ □ □ □ □ □ □
```

This is a growing symmetric pattern that expands horizontally with an odd number of squares each time (1, 3, 5, 7, and so on). Each new step adds two more squares, one to each side of the central square.

Would you like to explore how to write a formula for the number of squares at each step or dive deeper into another kind of pattern?

Here are 5 relative questions that build on the concept:
1. How could this pattern be described mathematically?
2. How can we generalize the number of shapes in each step for any pattern step?
3. What are other possible shapes to build similar growing patterns?
4. How can you describe this pattern with numbers instead of shapes?
5. What other visual or physical objects can be used to represent growing patterns?

**Tip**: When working with growing patterns, look for constant changes in each step—whether it's adding shapes, numbers, or objects—this will help you discover the underlying rule!

Design a growing pattern which is either numeric or non-numeric.

Explore how to design a growing pattern using squares, where each step adds two squares symmetrically. This guide illustrates a sequence of 1, 3, 5, 7 squares and provides a mathematical explanation suitable for students in Grades 4-6.

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