Fractivities

Fractivities are fun projects that teach the concepts of fractals. Some of them are in-class activities, some are on the computer and can be done individually either at home or in the classroom, and some involve studying actual fractals in nature. They are designed primarily for elementary and middle school students.

Note: We are currently sharing these Fractivities with teachers for FREE. We are doing so with the request that you please share your feedback with us about your experiences using the materials with students. In this way, we can continue to refine and improve the Fractivities. Thank you!

	Sierpinski Triangle Learn to make the classic triangle fractal, and join many together into a bigger one.
	Triangle Fractal Cutout Make 3D fractals with paper and scissors.
	Fractal Trees Measure the ratios and angles of a tree’s branches to uncover its fractal structure.
	Fractal Rivers Learn to use simple fractions in a real-world watershed system.
	The Koch Curve A simple geometric substitution leads to a jagged fractal much like a coastline.
	Fractal Tetrahedrons Teams of students build a fractal tetrahedron made of toothpicks and marshmallows.
	Fraction Tree Use a simple model of a branching fractal apple tree to practice fractions.
	Fractal Scavenger Hunt Learn to discover the fractals in the natural world

Fibonacci Fractals

Explore the patterns of the Fibonacci Sequence. (Coming soon!)

These Fractivities were developed with the generous support of the Math & Science Bureau of the NM Public Education Department and Albuquerque Community Foundation.