Priority Standard #1: Students will explore historical topics and individuals who have contributed significantly to the development of mathematics.
Priority Standard #2: Students will develop an appreciation for math and its relevance in their educational experience.
Priority Standard #3: Students will explore non-traditional topics through application of previous mathematical skills and procedures.
Priority Standard #4: Students will solve problems by applying and adapting a variety of appropriate strategies and using appropriate technology.
Priority Standard #5: Students will communicate mathematically
Topics and "I can" Statements:
Unit 6 Resources:
Unit 6: Note/Homework Packet- Blank Copy
Unit 6: Planning Schedule (5 Days Total)
Unit 6- Topic #1: Tessellations
Lesson 1: Tessellating Figures- Part 1 Lesson
Tessellating Figures- Part 1: Guided Notes
Tessellating Figures- Part 1: Lesson Video
Lesson 2: Tessellating Figures- Part 2 Lesson
Tessellating Figures- Part 2 : Guided Notes
Tessellating Figures- Part 2 : Lesson Video
Lesson 3: Translational Tessellations Lesson
Translational Tessellations Lesson: Guided Notes
Translational Tessellations: Lesson Video
Lesson 4: Rotational Tessellations Lesson
Rotational Tessellations : Guided Notes
Rotational Tessellations : Lesson Video
Priority Standard #2: Students will develop an appreciation for math and its relevance in their educational experience.
Priority Standard #3: Students will explore non-traditional topics through application of previous mathematical skills and procedures.
Priority Standard #4: Students will solve problems by applying and adapting a variety of appropriate strategies and using appropriate technology.
Priority Standard #5: Students will communicate mathematically
Topics and "I can" Statements:
- I can define a tessellation.
- I can identify which regular polygons tessellate.
- I can create a translational tessellation.
- I can create a rotational tessellation.
- I can identify a connection between chaos and fractals.
- I can construct the Koch Snowflake.
- I can describe the perimeter and area of the Koch Snowflake.
- I can explain and describe what is formed with a 3-lens reduction copy machine.
- I can understand the algorithm that forms the Mandelbrot Set.
- I can create a fractal when given the rule.
Unit 6 Resources:
Unit 6: Note/Homework Packet- Blank Copy
Unit 6: Planning Schedule (5 Days Total)
Unit 6- Topic #1: Tessellations
Lesson 1: Tessellating Figures- Part 1 Lesson
Tessellating Figures- Part 1: Guided Notes
Tessellating Figures- Part 1: Lesson Video
Lesson 2: Tessellating Figures- Part 2 Lesson
Tessellating Figures- Part 2 : Guided Notes
Tessellating Figures- Part 2 : Lesson Video
Lesson 3: Translational Tessellations Lesson
Translational Tessellations Lesson: Guided Notes
Translational Tessellations: Lesson Video
Lesson 4: Rotational Tessellations Lesson
Rotational Tessellations : Guided Notes
Rotational Tessellations : Lesson Video