8th Grade Math Introduction to Term Paper

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After viewing each fractal, jot down what it reminds you of. Explore for pattern and similarity to things of a different scale, either larger or smaller. We'll share these ideas at the end of the lesson.

Next, browse other parts of the Fractal of the Day site and view African Fractals:

http://www.rpi.edu/~eglash/eglash.dir/fsketch.htm

Make notes of observations that impress you or may be interesting to others.

Assessment:

Discuss and analyze the Fractals of the Day and other web sites students visited. Compile a chart on butcher paper recording student responses to fractals of the day. What conclusions can be drawn from this data? Students respond at the bottom of their paper and turn in their work for teacher comments.

Closure:

Be aware of fractal possibilities as you go about your normal school and after school activities.
It is possible to talk about them mathematically. Come to class tomorrow with your observations. We'll be learning more about fractals and their properties.

Give a description of what a fractal is:

What is a "recursive relationship"?

What is "self-similarity"?

What are some ways fractals can be made or generated?

Give me an example of fractals in nature:

Who was the first person to discover fractals and their properties?

Describe the "fractal of the day" and tell me what it looks like:

Why do fractals change every day?

What are some applications of fractals?

What is the butterfly effect?.....

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