In this modules, the student will learn that fractal characteristics (fractured dimensions) can be attributed to a variety of shapes in nature which are encountered every day, such as trees, mountains, clouds, neural systems, lightning, bacterial clusters,etc.. . They will learn how to characterize different fractals according to their dimensions and will study different methods by using a significant example of a natural fractal - the sea coastline. The study will take place both through tests and computer work. After the students have acquired a basic understanding of the essence of fractals, they will be more familiar with the subject and therefore be motivated to explore additional fractals (both deterministic and random).

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Coastline of the sea, created by the computerized lab.	3-D simulation of the coastline of the sea.
Mountain scenery, as opposed to one created by fractal geometry.	Serpinsky cube - an example of fractal geometry.