Students run a simulation of how a fire will spread through a stand of trees, learning about probability and chaos. Parameters: Forest density, wind direction, size of forest.
Sample figure drawn on a coordinate grid for use with Ordered Simple Plot Activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/OrderedSimplePlot/).
Sample triangle drawn on a coordinate grid for use with the Ordered Simple Plot Activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/OrderedSimplePlot/).
Learn the relationship between perimeter and area. A shape will be automatically generated with the perimeter that you choose. Calculate the area of this shape. Area Explorer is one of the Interactivate assessment explorers.