JURASSIC PARK ITERATIONS 1

Introduction

An iteration is a repetition of a pattern. Michael Crichton uses a fractal (describes real objects in the natural world) pattern to illustrate seven iterations as the reader progresses through the novel. At the bottom of each iteration is a quote from the fictional character, Ian Malcolm, the novel's mathematician.

Directions

* Find the seven iterations in the novel.

* Copy Ian Malcolm's seven mathematical statements below.

* Analyze them in their relationship to each other and to an over all concept.

Statement 1:______________________________________________________________

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Statement 2:______________________________________________________________

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Statement 3:______________________________________________________________

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Statement 4:______________________________________________________________

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Statement 5:______________________________________________________________

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Statement 6:______________________________________________________________

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Statement 7:______________________________________________________________

In your own words, write a paragraph summarizing what you think Ian Malcolm was trying to say in his seven iteration statements. (Use the back of this paper.)

You will be expected to keep a JOURNAL or a READING LOG of the seven iterations. Each iteration entry should include:

* the Ian Malcolm quote

* a summary of the major events in the chapters in the section

* a conclusion on your part of how these events relate to the iteration