Making Categories

Our minds create categories when we notice similarities and patterns.

We group and organize items into categories that are more abstract.

Here are photos and descriptions of different cloud types and patterns.

Try and find several different major categories of clouds from these patterns.

Here are state capitals from various areas of the United States.

How are they similar or different in architecture?

What features do many of them have in common?

How were some of these common features made in a unique way?

For what purposes do you think the architect choose these features?