We added a new fractivity – watersheds and rivers – where students learn about watersheds, see how rivers are fractal patterns and then design their own fractal pattern. Check out what these creative students designed!
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Fractivities
Fractivities are hands-on projects that teach fractal concepts in a fun, artistic way. Students utilize their math skills in real-world applications and also work together as a team to create large fractal designs. With support from the Albert I. Pierce Foundation, our fractivities are aligned with common core standards in mathematics and English language arts […]
Fractals at Meow Wolf
We are very excited to have been invited to do a free fractal workshop at Meow Wolf in Santa Fe on November 30, from 1-6 PM. The public is invited to join us for several brief video explorations of fractals starting on the hour, followed by interactive hands-on fractal making activities (“Fractivities”!). We will be teaching […]
STEM Saturday Adventure in Belen, NM
The Fractal Foundation took part in Belen, New Mexico’s September STEM Saturday Adventure located at St. Mary’s Catholic School Gymnasium on September 8, 2018. Families even traveled from outside of Belen to attend this event! Kids of all ages created their own 3-D Sierpinski triangle and/or 3-D Menger cube to take home and share with […]
Fractal Patterns In Turbulence
See and play with fractal patterns in turbulence There are several parts to this curriculum in observing and playing with fractal patterns in turbulence. See the attached page for full instructions Ages: 3rd – 12th grades Materials: Computer and projector Turbulence images (see curriculum) Video from internet: ‘Morphalingus’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kebjwGe98tQ Styrofoam plates – 1 per student Water […]
Tic Frac Toe
Play a fractal game of Tic Tac Toe In this exercise, two people play several games of Tic Tac Toe and see who can ultimately win. It’s quite the game of strategy! Ages: 1st – 12th grades Materials: Template Pen or pencil Time: 30-45 minutes DOWNLOAD THE SECOND-ORDER GAME TEMPLATE DOWNLOAD THE THIRD-ORDER GAME TEMPLATE […]
North Suburban Summer Academy 2018
In our class, we will start by exploring the world of fractals (what is one, anyway?), then get outside do some field biology, next perform experiments indoors and wrap up our camp with engineering designs. Should be tons of fun! We’ll also visit the Minnesota Children’s Museum and the Science Museum of Minnesota. Hopefully everyone […]
Thanks for your Thrivent Support!
Thanks to Thrivent members electing to send their Choice dollars to the Fractal Foundation, we are able to inspire greater interest in math and science through the use of hands-on, fun activities that combine science, math and art! See examples of some of our work below and keep those Choice dollars coming! Thank you!! Building […]
Menger cubes
Build your own Menger cube In this exercise, students cut out the template for the Menger cube, fold and tape the paper appropriately to create a cube. Build and build, as big as you can! Ages: 3rd – 12th grades Materials: Template Scissors Colored pencils Clear tape Time: 30-45 minutes DOWNLOAD THE TEMPLATE You can use […]
3D Paper Tetrahedrons
Build 3D paper tetrahedrons as big as you can! In this exercise, students cut out the template for the 3D paper tetrahedron, fold and tape the paper appropriately to create a tetrahedron. Build and build, as big as you can! Ages: 3rd – 12th grades Materials: Template Scissors Colored pencils Clear tape Time: 30-45 minutes DOWNLOAD […]