APA Citation:
Fractals are SMART: science, math and art! (n.d.). Retrieved July 4, 2019, from http://fractalfoundation.org/
Summary: Fractals are complex, repeating and never-ending geometric patterns. They are found in nature, art, science and technology. The Koch Curve (pictured below) exhibits how a fractal grows in surface area yet requiring limited space for this. Fractals have been applied in the design of many things, including antenna for cell phones, cancer research and computer chips.
In abstract math, fractals can make abstract math visual – invoking curiosity instead of fear.
Things Learned:
Fractals have a finite area and an infinite perimeter. This allows lungs to maximize the surface area in a small amount of space; this same concept is found in tree leaves. Fractals have been applied in the design of many things, including antenna for cell phones, cancer research and computer chips.
My Question:
This answers my question about mathematical thinking as fractals are exploring the patterns and finding the logic in what seems to be chaos.
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