Aya in Geometry & Biodiversity

The adinkra symbol above is aya, which literally means fern, and represents strength, endurance, and resourcefulness.

Comment on This #1:

I challenge you to take a good look at this symbol and think about some geometrical concepts that we have covered (translation, rotation, reflection, etc.). Describe how you can use aya to demonstrate transformations.

The fern can survive and thrive in places that other plants cannot. Follow this link to learn about the importance of leaf shapes:

https://biodiversityrevolution.wordpress.com/2017/06/12/why-is-leaf-shape-important-to-plants/

Comment on This #2:

Take a look at the image below. Why do YOU think the fern is a strong plant. Base your conclusion on physical characteristics of the plant.

Vocabulary:

Biodiversity - the variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

Geometry - the branch of mathematics that studies the sizes, shapes, positions angles, and dimensions of things

Translation - the displacement of a figure or a shape from one place to another