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Publisher
CK-12 Foundation
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Grade
8th - 11th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
4:36
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Duration
10 mins
Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
Technology
Video
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Year
2013
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Self Similarity: Lesson

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Zoom in to reveal more of the same. The resource introduces the concept of self similarity. Using a simple example, the video—part of a larger playlist covering geometry concepts—illustrates the meaning of a self similarity figure.

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Concepts

similarity, similar figures, fractals, sierpinski triangle

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Research other self similarity figures
  • Have class members create their own self similarity designs

Classroom Considerations

  • Individuals should understand similarity
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Uses computer applications to provide animated demonstrations of self similarity
  • Includes examples of common self similarity figures

Cons

  • None

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