Evaluation

Name_____________________

Points        Presentation:
Possible

2         _____ Definition of a fractal

3         _____ 3 reasons why we study fractals

2         _____ Definition of iteration

4         _____ 2 Common properties of all fractals

5         _____ 5 types of fractals

2         _____ Father of fractals (Biography = 1 extra point)

4         _____ Identify 4 fractals of nature

5         _____ Explanation of the question - Fractals: Math or Nature?

3         _____ Your favorite fractal

                  Constructed Fractals:

5         _____ Jurassic Park fractal by paper folding

5         _____ Folding paper with computer to create a Jurassic Park fractal

5         _____ Sierpinski's triangle using triangular grid paper

5         _____ Sierpinski's triangle using geometer's sketchpad

                  On-line activities:

5          _____ Encoded Jurassic park fractal

5          _____ Sierpinski quiz (e-mailed to me)   (#5 & 7 are extra credit)

                  Conclusions:

5          _____ Bibliography listing web addresses of all sites visited and summary  

5          _____ Reaction paper (of at least one paragraph) describing your feelings

                     about this activity and describing your contribution to your group

70        _____ Total Score