Assignment 1 Reflection

Here is a link to our powerpoint : 

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1infhLZ4Ow7wofXp-yRHw7PSjB_5yOkyrOllgYZgh5pY/edit#slide=id.g9a6108e0dc_10_32

In this project we looked at the fractals in art pieces and Indigenous designs,  and then developed a way to teach fractals using diagrams. I was in charge of the hypothetical class plan. I found the picture and labelled it. I didn't want to make it too hard for the first part of the class so I used a simple version of fractals. I asked them to measure the length and calculate the ratios.  I believe the first diagram is easy to manage/ understand. Then I led a class discussion to link the observations to the concepts. After that I led the lesson to a more complicated version of fractal tree. To make sure they understand the latter one, I asked them to draw a fractal tree themselves. 

In this project I learned about how to incorporate art pieces into the math classroom. We could use graphics to teach certain concepts, especially geometric concepts. It would be more interesting and engaging for the students. Involving activities for the students to observe and experiment also helps the students acquire critical thinking skills.