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- 4th - 8th
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Students examine properties of fractals by visiting Internet websites. They work independently, exploring the concept of fractal geometry. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students view a video to discover how patterns in nature relate to math. They explore the concept of exponential growth by observing and creating fractals. They solve and design word problems. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students use the Internet to answer lab questions about fractals, and then construct fractals using the initial stage and iteration rule. They complete tables and generate rules for the "nth" term and create their own fractals. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students think about several of the concepts from fractals, including recursion and self similarity. They use mathematical concepts of line segments, perimeter, area and infinity are used, and skill at pattern recognition is practiced. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students study and observe the patterns made by the areas of the Sierpinski Triangle. Students use the computer to draw two or three iterations to discover the number patterns. Students complete worksheets based on Geometric Fractals. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students build a working definition of a regular fractal, they measure the concepts of dimensions and scale, they explore the concept of a logarithm and they attempt to solve simple exponential equations for the exponent both by trial and error using logs. Full Review »
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- 8th - 10th
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Students define fractals and patterns. They explore how a seemingly random process can result in a pattern. Students practice probability and fractions skills by playing the chaos game online. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students study and research irregular fractals and construct a few based on their research. Students practice pattern recognition skills and plane geometry skills calculating dimensions on the Fractured Pictures activity. Full Review »
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- 9th - 10th
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Students discuss and explore what fractals are and some different properties that they hold. They then build a simple fractal of their own in order to reinforce those concepts. Full Review »
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- 7th - 10th
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Students explore the world of fractal images and the mathematics behind them. They explore fractal sites on the Internet. They create their own fractal designs. They publish a calendar displaying their favorite fractal art. Full Review »
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