We got to the BGC a bit early today to install Java on all the computers so we would be able to use the African Fractals applet for our session today. Some of the kids seemed like they really didn't want to be there. They didn't listen very well, and were asking how long they had to be there. The kids who seemed interested did get involved and seemed to enjoy themselves.
We had them first use the African Fractals applet to look at various fractal patterns in nature, and then to create their own. I'm not sure the kids completely understood what they were doing. They were more just drawing random lines that filled the screen after a few iterations.
After most of the kids finished with their fractal patterns, we saved them and had them move on to the Graffiti Grapher. We had them draw a design they would like to make, and then they started creating their work in the applet. Most of the kids got a good start on their electronic versions by the time the day was done. We will continue with this next week.
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