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Exploring Fractals! Patterns in Sierpinski's Triangle and Cantor's Dust

Explore fractal geometry and its numerical and algebraic connections though two famous fractals -- Sierpinski's Triangle and Cantor's Dust.
Rebecca Russell
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5.0
Number of reviews:
(1)
Class

What's included

1 live meeting
1 hrs 30 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

Students will explore the geometric fractals called Sierpinski's Triangle and Cantor's Dust through hands-on activities, teacher guided discussion and group participation.  

Topics Include:
Introduction to Fractals and Fractal Geometry
Recursive Processes for creating Cantor's Dust and Sierpinski's Triangle
Numerical patterns found in the two fractals
Writing equations/functions to represent numerical patterns
Connections to real-world fractals.

Students are expected to be able to find the area of a triangle, work with radicals and have a basic understanding of how to look for patterns in numerical sequences.  Students should have at least a Pre-Algebra background.

Follow-up activities will be suggested.

Other Details

Supply List
Teacher supplied handout.
One piece of blank paper.
Ruler
Pencil
Eraser
 1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Rebecca Russell
Joined June, 2018
5.0
1reviews
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Too many math classes leave out the fun stuff!  I love linking math with history and art and other subjects, as well as showing the  interconnectedness of the different branches of math.

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per class
Meets once
90 min

Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-13
5-9 learners per class

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