Module 4A: Mathematics - Humanities in Class Online Courses Forum

Fractal Patterns

Mary Perez — Sun, 03 Mar 2024 04:32:02 +0000

I can use African Fractals in my classroom by engaging my students in fractal triangle art projects. This project will be a 3 dimensional figure. I will provide students with materials such as paper, scissors and paper. We will be cutting out lines continuously until forming a triangle. Then I would have students share their 3 dimensional triangles, have them explain the process and reflect on how the lines affected the form or pattern of their triangle.This will help my students to understand the importance of mathematics in African social life.

African Fractals in the English Classroom

Lou Inguito — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 18:20:57 +0000

There are many ways that I would be able to use African Fractals in my classroom. Since I teach a 6th grade English class, I would like to use African Fractals as an opportunity to learn about a culture while also applying it to a reading lesson.

First, I will have students watch the Youtube video: Introduction to Kente Weaving in Ghana. We will discuss what we learned and the cultural importance we learned in the video.

Second, we will read “The Spider Weaver” together as a class. We will discuss and answer the following questions:

Tell me about the main character in the story, what are their character traits?
What role does creativity play in the story? How does the main character use their creativity to solve the conflict in the story?
How do the characters in the book overcome their challenges?
In what ways does the story emphasize the importance of community?
What does kente cloth symbolically represent for the community in the story?

Module 4A: Mathematics

Hugo Perez — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 03:59:56 +0000

Introduce African Fractals as a cultural and mathematical concept that has been used for centuries in African societies. This can help students see the relevance of mathematics in everyday life and in different cultures. You can have students explore the patterns found in African fractals by studying traditional African designs, such as textiles, pottery, and architecture. This can help students understand how fractals can be used to create aesthetically pleasing and functional designs. You can also have students explore the mathematical principles behind fractals, such as self-similarity, recursion, and scaling. This can help students see the connection between mathematics and the natural world, as fractals can be found in nature in things like coastlines, clouds, and plants. Additionally, you can have students create their fractal designs using mathematical software or by hand. This can help students see the power of mathematics in creating complex and beautiful patterns.

Integrating Fractals

Amber Banks — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 03:52:08 +0000

I currently work in an environmental school and I feel as though I can implement African fractal algorithms to explain how to measure the wind, as well as how people communicate through mathematics. Since I teach World History at my school, I can incorporate these algorithms as a means to explain how prices were established and how economies built themselves up within these sophisticated societies in Africa that were being developed.

Intergating fractals in an Environmentally themed school.

ZoAnne DiFonzo — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 18:21:26 +0000

As an environmental studies school, I see numerous opportunities to integrate African fractals based on insights gained from the YouTube video and the African Fractals unit provided. The example module incorporates a range of audio-visual resources, student readings, and assignments to enhance comprehension. The assessment method involves tasks such as creating fractal artwork, analyzing symbols in Kente cloth design with a focus on fractals, and interpreting the meanings behind colors and patterns in Kente cloth. Meanwhile, the YouTube video showcases the development of fractal fences (application of Fractal). When considering these aspects, students for our environmental school might find most connection in exploring one these two options:

Future Prospects: Investigate potential applications of fractal structures in fields like postal addressing and sustainable urban planning.
Fractal Fences: Delve into the trade-offs involved in constructing fractal fences, examining how their design intersects with wind engineering principles and our current knowledge of wind and solar energy systems.

African Fractals in my Classroom

Juan Sandoval — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 04:43:59 +0000

Three ways I can introduce students to the concept of fractals and their prevalence in African art, architecture, and cultural traditions.

1. Show examples of fractals in African designs such as textiles, pottery, and basketry.

2. Have students create their own fractal patterns using paper folding or digital design tools.

3. I can also connect African fractals to real-world applications in math and science, such as computer graphics, data compression, and urban planning.

Fractals in the History Classroom

Jessica Friday — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 01:20:11 +0000

Though I have to admit I'm rather confused by the mathematics of fractals there are numerous ways to incorporate this topic into my world history and world cultures classrooms. For example, students can examine diagrams and/or arial photographs of Ashanti communities for patterns. Then, we can discuss the structure as a means of supporting and reinforcing social hierarchy and structure. We could also utilize Kente cloth as a tool for uncovering patterns across cultures and the diffusion of these patterns via the African diaspora. Ultimately, these tools could be used in conjunction with sources regarding the diversity of African cultures, the complexity of African languages, and the expansive and diverse history of Africa to help students to better understand the people and continent.

Module 4A Discussion

Damon Liang — Sun, 25 Feb 2024 07:32:13 +0000

I could use African Fractals in my classroom when I talk about repeating patterns. As a chemistry teacher, I should be covering the crosscutting concept of patterns in my discussion of science. African fractals fall under the idea of patterns, and it would be a good link to understanding African social life. Students will be able to see a real life example of patterns/geometry.

African Fractals

Nancy Tallas — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 05:14:04 +0000

I would teach the history of African Fractals in my classroom first and explain why they are so important and unique to Africa alone. Then, I would show them pictures. I would relate an art lesson alongside with math. They would need to create their own society using geometric designs. They can use materials such as sticks, molding clay, paper and pencil. Once finished students can share their designs and talk about what patterns or shapes they used to create their little community or society.
-Nancy Tallas