Fun with Fractals! - The Sierpinski Triangle
In this 35 minute class, students will learn about and construct the Sierpinski Triangle.
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
In this class, students will learn about a geometric shape called a fractal. The specific fractal we will explore is called the Sierpinski Triangle. Students will discuss properties of triangles while constructing their own Sierpinski Triangle using paper, pencil, ruler, and protractor. I use a brain-based teaching style to keep learners engaged throughout the lesson and to maximize retention of new material. As a life-long lover of math, my enthusiasm for the subject is contagious. Learners who struggle with math anxiety find my style of teaching unintimidating.
Learning Goals
Students will:
- practice their multiplication facts (3's)
- learn/review properties of equilateral triangles
- use a ruler and protractor to construct the Sierpinski Triangle
- find midpoints of line segments
Other Details
Supply List
required: paper, pencil recommended: ruler, protractor
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined November, 2021
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hi there!
My name is Marcie and I LOVE math. It breaks my heart to see young students experience aversion, frustration, and anxiety when learning math that I have made it my number one goal to be an ambassador for mathematics. The biggest reward as a math teacher is to see my students gain confidence in their ability to tackle any problem.
I graduated from Kent State University in 2005 with a BS in Education. I am currently licensed in Ohio to teach math, science, and reading to grades 4 through 9. I taught for four years in the brick and mortar classrooms of the public school system and then two years as a Title 1 teacher for an online virtual charter school. Since then, I have started a family and am currently home schooling my three children. Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$14
per classMeets once
30 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-13
1-3 learners per class
