Fractal Tool Exploring iteration & patterns in shapes and numbers

Play with shapes that grow and change using an iterative process. Fractals are characterized by self-similarity, smaller sections resemble the larger figure. Can you see how these shapes are fractals? Check back on this tool soon as more features are added.

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Not Just for Math Teachers

Terry Johanson and Kirsten Dyck teamed up to take an Illuminations lesson beyond the math classroom.  Read their story, as featured in Bright Ideas.

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Varying Motion Measuring & graphing displacement, velocity, & acceleration

Help students clarify their understanding of the relationship between the shape of a graph and the movement of an object. In this lesson, students explore their own movement. It serves as an excellent introduction to building blocks of calculus.

Dynamic Paper A tool for every grade level

Create customized activity sheets for your classroom! Nets of 3-D shapes, tessellations, coordinate graphs, and more — all based on your input.

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