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Aggregation: Growing Fractal S...	Fractals (optional) (Algebra II)	Java Applet	Activity	[0]
Students investigate the models by which fractal patterns aggregate. Several questions are posed and different activities are suggested to go along with the Diffusion-Limited Aggregation applet. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Numerical Analysis	Recursion and special sequences (Algebra II)	Computer	Lesson Plan	[0]
This investigation illustrates the use of iteration, recursion and algebra to model and analyze a changing fish population. Graphs, equations, tables, and technological tools are used to investigate t... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Fractal Coastline	Fractals (optional) (Algebra II)	Java Applet	Lesson Plan	[0]
This lesson plan provides a practical application of fractals for students: the coastline. Teachers give students different hands-on activities as well as work with a Java applet that shows the fracta... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Graphical Analysis	Recursion and special sequences (Algebra II)	Java Applet	Lesson Plan	[0]
This activity illustrates the use of iteration, recursion and algebra to model and analyze a changing fish population. Graphs, equations, tables, and technological tools are used to investigate the ef... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Evaluating a Finite Arithmetic...	Arithmetic sequences and series (Algebra II)	Flash	Support Material	[0]
This mini-lesson explains the general terms and concepts of summation formulas for finite arithmetic series. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Finite Geometric Series (Algeb...	Geometric sequences and series (Algebra II)	Flash	Support Material	[0]
This mini-lesson explains how to identify terms in a finite geometric series. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Summation Formulae for Finite ...	Geometric sequences and series (Algebra II)+	Flash	Support Material	[0]
This mini-lesson explains how to find the sum for finite and infinite geometric series. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Understanding Sequence and Ser...	Arithmetic sequences and series (Algebra II)+	Flash	Support Material	[0]
This mini-lesson explains basic terminology associated with sequences, as well as the basics of arithmetic and geometric sequences. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Chaos Dialogue	Geometric sequences and series (Algebra II)+	Java Applet	Support Material	[2]
Introduces the notion of chaos as the breakdown in predictability. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Chaos is Everywhere Dialogue	Geometric sequences and series (Algebra II)+	Java Applet	Support Material	[0]
Shows the wide spread use of fractals and chaos in science and nature. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Mandelbrot Set Dialogue	Sequences and Series (Algebra II)+	Java Applet	Support Material	[1]
Shows how the set of all Julia Sets are used to create the classic Mandelbrot fractal. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Prisoners and Escapees - Julia...	Sequences and Series (Algebra II)+	Java Applet	Support Material	[1]
Defines the notion of prisoners and escapees as they pertain to iterative functions. A prisoner ultimately changes to a constant while escapees iterate to infinity. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
About Arithmetic Sequences	Arithmetic sequences and series (Algebra II)	Flash	Tool	[0]
Flash-based introduction to arithmetic sequences, including finding the general term, a specific term, and the sum of a range of terms. College Cram charges access fees by the month or by the sem... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
About Geometric Sequences	Geometric sequences and series (Algebra II)	Flash	Tool	[0]
Flash-based introduction to geometric sequences, including finding the general term, a specific term, and the sum of a range of terms. College Cram charges access fees by the month or by the seme... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Graphing the Cantor Function	Fractals (optional) (Algebra II)	Flash	Tool	[0]
In this simple applet, you can graph ten steps for the Cantor function (before changes can no longer be visible on screen). More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Affine Recurrence Plotter	Sequences and Series (Algebra II)	Java Applet	Tool	[0]
This tool is a customized spreadsheet that is preloaded so that the user can numerically investigate affine recurrence relations. By using the File menu the user can also create a new spreadsheet. It ... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Arithmetic Series	Arithmetic sequences and series (Algebra II)	Java Applet	Tool	[0]
Students are given one number, then they click, and the next number appears. Students should click until they can figure out how to get the next number in the sequence. There are only 8 sequences, s... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Coastline	Fractals (optional) (Algebra II)	Java Applet	Tool	[0]
Students can investigate the idea that the coastline is a practical example of a fractal with this applet. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Diffusion-Limited Aggregation:...	Fractals (optional) (Algebra II)	Java Applet	Tool	[0]
This simulation shows two different ways fractals can be aggregated, either by a random walk or by special parameters of a straight walk. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Fibonacci Sequence	Recursion and special sequences (Algebra II)	Java Applet	Tool	[0]
Explore the Fibonacci sequence and the golden ratio. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Geometric Series	Geometric sequences and series (Algebra II)	Java Applet	Tool	[0]
Eight short practice exercises that allow the student to try and identify the next term in a geometric sequence. Students keep clicking on the next term until they can predict the term before clickin... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Loan Calculator	Geometric sequences and series (Algebra II)+	Java Applet	Tool	[0]
Explore how to pay off a loan, and how interest affects payment. You can control the the frequency of the payments and the period (number of years) of payments or the amount of each payment. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Recursion	Recursion and special sequences (Algebra II)	Java Applet	Tool	[0]
This activity graphs recursive functions of the form f(0) = C, defining f(n) based on f(n - 1). More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Savings Calculator	Geometric sequences and series (Algebra II)	Java Applet	Tool	[0]
Explore how savings, with or without regular deposits, grow over time. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Sequence Puzzle	Arithmetic sequences and series (Algebra II)+	Java Applet	Tool	[0]
Students are given 8 sequences and must determine if they are geometric or arithmetic. As they answer correctly, a photographic puzzle of the Little Rascals is assembled. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
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