Session #3
Grade Level
6th - 8th Grade : Math, Science
Start Date
3-3-2023 10:50 AM
End Date
3-3-2023 11:50 AM
Description
One day, you may find yourself with a class that can think of nothing but the approaching snowfall. What will you do? Learn an activity about the formation of snowflakes that addresses the idea that no two snowflakes are identical. This fun activity may be engaged with on several levels, from crystal growth to mathematical probability to the science of chaos theory. Keep it handy for the right teachable moment.
Snowflakes and Chaos - Instructions.pdf (458 kB)
Snowflakes and Chaos - Student Handout.pdf (806 kB)
Snowflakes and Chaos slideshow.pptx (6318 kB)
Included in
Curriculum and Instruction Commons, Educational Methods Commons, Teacher Education and Professional Development Commons
SNOWFLAKES AND CHAOS
One day, you may find yourself with a class that can think of nothing but the approaching snowfall. What will you do? Learn an activity about the formation of snowflakes that addresses the idea that no two snowflakes are identical. This fun activity may be engaged with on several levels, from crystal growth to mathematical probability to the science of chaos theory. Keep it handy for the right teachable moment.