FRACTALS

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Unit:		Geometry - Patterns in Math
Focus:		What are fractals and what do they have to do with mathematics and nature?
BCPS Indicator:		Students will analyze a wide variety of patterns and functional relationships using the language of mathematics.
Library Media Indicator:		Use research skills in order to evaluate, select, record, and reorganize information. (MSDE LG-3)
MSDE Library Media VSC		2A 1. Match resources to topic of interest or need. 3A 1. Students will use print resources efficiently and effectively. 3. Students will use computer/online/digital resources efficiently and effectively.

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Teachers - The product for this module is quite extensive. It should be adjusted to meet the needs of your classes. It was designed for several days of class time in the beginning using the Internet in the computer lab. A short introduction by your media specialist on the topic of plagarism and copyright laws is suggested. Once the students have had a chance to explore the module and ask questions concerning expectations, the rest of the research and completion of the product should be finished on their own time. You might have to provide additional time outside of the regular school day (lunch time, before school, and/or after school) for students who don't have access to the Internet at home. This time is not be intended for instruction but only Internet time.

Step One

Questioning and Planning

Step Two

Gathering, Sorting,
Sifting

Step Three

Synthesis and Evaluation

Step Four

Refined Gathering, Sorting, Sifting

Step Five

Final
Synthesis
and
Evaluation

Step Six

Preparing the Project