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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Fractals Teachers' Notes

For Teachers 5th - 8th
When you see a flower or a tree in nature do you see the math? This web resource contains many ideas for using fractals in a math class including Sierpinski’s triangle, Koch's Snowflake, and the Jurassic Park Fractal. Additionally, it...
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Handout
American Association of Physics Teachers

Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Lorenz Attractor Periodic Orbits

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Simulation of a Lorenz attractor which is shaped like a butterfly. Manipulate the image and observe from all sides as the orbits about two fixed points are drawn.
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Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Numb3 Rs: Lost and Found

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Based off the hit television show NUMB3RS, this lesson introduces students to chaos theory, and specifically Levy flight paths. These allow students to "trace back" where an object may have originated, given its endpoint. This lesson is...
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Website
American Association of Physics Teachers

Com Padre Digital Library: Physics to Go: Explore Physics on Your Own

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains a full physics curriculum with links to games, webcasts, and activities. By creating a free account, students and teachers can create their own personal collection of resources.
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Other

P.u.e.m.a.c.: Una Visita Guiada Al Caos (El Mapeo Logistico)

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an advanced topic with a very detailed presentation of the chaos theory.
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Other

Academic Info: Mathematics Gateway

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a comprehensive index and general directory to math sites that will help students in the study of circles.