Title – Online Introduction to Fractals

By – Pam Brown

Primary Subject – Math

Secondary Subjects – Computers / Internet

Grade Level – 7-9

Concept: This lesson plan was designed to introduce students to the concept of fractals through web research.

Standards: Geometry/Technology

General Goal: To research the general topic of fractals through an open-ended web-search.

Objectives:

To develop a working definition of fractals.

To become familiar with mathematicians responsible for the study of fractals.

To recognize specific fractal designs.

To learn terms “self-similar” and “iteration”.

To recognize fractals in nature, art and music.

To identify web-sites specializing in fractals.

Required Materials: Computers with access to the world-wide-web, list of questions for research (see below for examples), log to document helpful websites.

Directions and question examples:

This introductory unit can also lead to a variety of art and math activities.

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Pam Brown

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