Third Grade is Exploring FractalsFractals are self-similar geometric patterns that are repeated (iterated) at even smaller (or larger) scales to produce (self-similar) irregular shapes...they are found in nature and used in computer modeling to create irregular patterns (mountainous backgrounds in animated movies). Benoit Mandelbrot is considered the father of this branch of Mathematics. Local Fact: his book was inspirational to Boeing in the past as they tried to design computer models to show prospective airplane buyers.
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12/3/13 3-D Sierpinski Pyramids...beautifully simple and very hard to explain. When we started off, it seemed doable, then we dug in when it got tough...and it was FUN! We built some amazing geometric figures today and I think most everyone took theirs home.
11/26/13 2-D Sierpinski's Triangles...our introductory lesson into fractal geometry! These beautiful figures can be iterated into larger or smaller shapes.
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