Self-Similarity
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- Jul 27 2010 1:38 PM
Elisa Ramirez // Elisa Ramirez
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Introduction to similarity and Geometry standard 4.0.
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This resource, from Cynthia Lanius at Rice University, offers students an introduction to similar and self-similar figures. The lesson begins by presenting students with several examples of similar (and not-so similar) figures. The lesson then goes on to explain exactly why the figures were (or were not) similar. Next, students are asked to think about similarity as it is related to self-similarity. The lesson also makes a connection between self-similarity and fractals, particularly the Sierpinski Triangle. The follow-up questions at the end of the lesson also afford students the opportunity to further investigate the concept of self-similarity by asking them to experiment with other possible self-similar shapes. Less
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Grade: 6 to 8
Topics: Geometry, Measurement & Geometry, Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability, Mathematics
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Grouping: Large Group Instruction
Teaching Method: Visual Instruction; Discussions