State Standards

The Fractal Trees Fractivity meets the following New Mexico State Standards:

NM Math Standards:

K.G.4.2 Find and describe geometric shapes in nature or architecture.

(K,1,2).A.1.3 Recognize, reproduce, describe, extend, and create repeating patterns.

2.D.1.1 Collect numerical data systematically.

2.G.4.4 Relate geometric ideas to numbers

3.M.2.4 Recognize a 90-degree angle and use it as a strategy to estimate the size of other angles.

4.M.2.6 Use tools to measure angles (e.g., protractor, compass).

4.G.1.1 Identify and compare congruent and similar figures

5.D.1.1 Construct, read, analyze, and interpret tables, charts, etc.

5.M.1.1 Understand properties (e.g., length, area, weight, volume) and select the appropriate type of

unit for measuring each using both U.S. customary and metric systems.

6.A.4.3 Use ratios to predict changes in proportional situations.

6.N.3.7 Compute and perform multiplication and division of fractions and decimals and apply these

procedures to solving problems.

6.N.3.6 Interpret and use ratios in different contexts.

NM Science Standards:

Recognize the differences between mature and immature plants and animals (e.g. trees and seedlings (1)

Measure length with appropriate tools and express those measurements in accurate mathematical

language (2)

Make predictions based on observed patterns as opposed to random guessing (2)

Use numerical data in describing and comparing objects(3)

Collect data in an investigation and analyze those data (3)

Use appropriate units to make precise and varied measurements (5)