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Snowflake in the Context of STEAM Education or Overcoming a Misconception

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Key ideas about STEAM education are fleshed out on snowflake research. The focus is on the geometric shapes of snowflakes and several technologies for creating snowflake patterns. Computer environments, cutting plotter, augmented reality, 3D printer, drone, etc. were used for this purpose. Computer models that can be used to generate images of snowflakes are presented. Both basic steps to create some of the files and ways to use them to get pictures and animations are described. Typical mistakes in creating design patterns of snowflakes are presented. To overcome misconceptions, an opportunity to explore pictures of snowflakes with virtual dynamic constructions is proposed.

Source: Innovative STEM Education

DOI: 10.55630/stem.2024.0606

Authors: Toni Chehlarova, Koya Chehlarova, Neda Chehlarova

Institutions: Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Institute of Mathematics and Informatics, University of Library Studies and Information Technologies

Language: English

Topic: STEM Education

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4405724949