A. Lesson Plans                                                                      BACK TO TOP

1. Cynthia Lanius' Lessons: A Fractals Lesson  ~ An introductory look at fractals for grade school
                                    and middle school students. This site contains activities and lesson plans
                                    for teachers.  The examples creatively present fractal information for
                                    students comprehend through questions, pictures and links to other sites.
                                    The topics discussed are: Why study fractals? Making fractals (Sierpinski
                                    Triangle, Sierpinski Meets Pascal, Jurassic Park Fractal, Koch Snowflake),
                                    Fractal Properties (Self similarity, Fractional dimension, Formation by
                                    iteration), Teacher-to-Teacher notes, and Fractals on the Web.
                                             How does this site rate?

2. Fractals: Math or Art?  - This site builds an awareness of fractals as an intriguing subject within
                                    mathematics, science, and art.  It challenges the viewer to complete five
                                    tasks that will enhance knowledge and interest about fractals.  Fractals:
                                    Math or Art? contains links to visit as well as a process that with assist
                                    in completing the five tasks with success. How does this site rate?

B. Fractal Software, Freeware, and Generators         BACK TO TOP
                                     
3. Instructional Resources - This interactive tool for exploring the fractal patterns. With the Fractal
                                    generators students can enjoy the art as they they come to understand how
                                    fractals work. In a further look at this site, The Fractal Microscope allows for
                                    a deeper exploration in fractals with links to definitions and explanations on key
                                    concepts. How does this site rate?

4. Fractint Homepage  - This site contains information on the fractal generator Fractint and current
                                     information on the program as well as the topic of fractals.  This would
                                     be an excellent site to visit if you are looking to acquire a fractal generating
                                     program to use at home, or in the classroom.  How does this site rate?

5. JAVA Fractals ~ Explore many different types of fractals and see their complexity This site contains
                                   information on IFS fractals, complex number fractals, orbit fractals, software,
                                   talks (with slides), and articles.  How does this site rate?

C. Resources for Both Teachers and Students                                      BACK TO TOP
                                    
6. Math Forum @ Drexel University - Wonderful site containing a lot of helpful information for
                                     a teacher, student, or just someone interested in a math topic.  provides
                                     answers to FAQs, discussion groups, Teacher-to-teacher, resources
                                     for ALL age groups, and Ask Dr. Math.  How does this site rate?

A. Informational Sites                                                                                                             BACK TO TOP

7. FRACTAL ZONE  ~ This site contains galleries, games, software, news and much more! If you are
                                    interested in personally investigating fractals on your free time this is an
                                    excellent site for you.  This is a quick resource for many facets pertaining
                                    to fractals on a serious and fun level.  How does this site rate?

8. Chaos Theory and Fractals - This is a in-depth site containing information on: What is Chaos, the
                                    Chaos Theory, important mathematicians within the fields of both chaos and
                                    fractals, Sierpinski's Triangle, Koch Snowflake, Mandelbrot Set, and much
                                    more! Very good site!   How does this site rate?

9. Fractint Homepage  - This site contains information on the fractal generator Fractint and current
                                     information on the program as well as the topic of fractals.  This would
                                     be an excellent site to visit if you are looking to acquire a fractal generating
                                     program to use at home, or in the classroom.  How does this site rate?

10. JAVA Fractals ~ Explore many different types of fractals and see their complexity This site contains
                                   information on IFS fractals, complex number fractals, orbit fractals, software,
                                   talks (with slides), and articles.  How does this site rate?

B. Contests and Fractal Membership Sites                               BACK TO TOP


11. The Infinite Fractal Loop - A membership site that contains information on interesting topics dealing
                                    with fractals.  Such questions such as "What are fractals?" and "How can
                                     I create fractals?" are discussed.  This site is intended to compile personal
                                     research and current ideas pertaining to this fascinating and growing topic within
                                     the mathematical community. How does this site rate?

12. Contest in Creating Fractals! - Explore how fractals are used as art, and look at many different
                                   displays of fractal artwork submitted to a fractal contest.    How does this site rate?

13. WORLD OF FRACTALS - Search through galleries, animations, fractal of the week, contests,
                                   program downloads, three easy steps to understanding fractals, and
                                   different types of fractal with there equations!  How does this site rate?

C. Fractals and Chaos as Music                                                                               BACK TO TOP

14. The Sounds of Chaos - An interesting look at how chaos and fractals can be portrayed through
                                   music.  Discover how fractals can be viewed as math, science, art, and
                                   music.  How does this site rate?

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