A student, you will be investigating the mathematics of fractals by utilizing online resources . . . To see the beauty in mathematics through fractals. To create some fractals. To become aware of a connection between math and art To become aware that the mathematics of fractals appears in careers using electronic imaging .
Fractals are pictures that visualize the behavior of various mathematical equations.
The web pages that you will visit were written by Cynthia Lanius , another high school math teacher in Houston, Texas. Fractals are pictures that visualize the behavior of various mathematical equations. The geometric fractals are unbelieveably complex yet can be created by the repetition of a simple geometric pattern or formula. In the second type of random fractals , the final shape is determined by a computer chosen random number. These fractals use a controlled random motion to produce images that imitate nature.