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ERIC Number: EJ453520
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1992
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ISSN: ISSN-1059-0145
Chaos in the Classroom: Exposing Gifted Elementary School Children to Chaos and Fractals.
Adams, Helen M.; Russ, John C.
Journal of Science Education and Technology, v1 n3 p191-209 Sep 1992
A unit of study for gifted fourth and fifth graders is described on the subject of mathematical periodicity and chaos and the underlying physical processes which produce these phenomena. Hands-on activities, data analysis tools and computer aids are used for instruction in simple periodic motion (pendulum), complex superposition of motions (vibrations), and chaotic sequences (stock prices). (Authors/PR)
Descriptors: Chaos Theory, Educational Research, Elementary Education, Fractals, Mathematics Education, Science Education, Science Instruction
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Reports - General
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Language: English
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Note: Plenum Publishing Corp., 233 Spring St., New York, NY 10013.