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Last Updated: Mar 17th, 2009 - 10:42:11
Self-Replicating Viruses & Tessellations
Movie: Matrix Reloaded
By Cynthia Kirkeby
Aug 26, 2006, 12:51 PST
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Self-Replicating Viruses & Tessellations
A Lesson Plan for Matrix Reloaded
Grade Level: 7-12, College
Subject: Science, Technology
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Film: Matrix Reloaded
MPAA Rating: R
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Author: Cynthia Kirkeby
Affiliation: ClassBrain, Inc.
Date: 9 June 2003
Duration: 1 - 2 Class Periods
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Agent Smith in Matrix Reloaded is independent of the System. He is an independent entity within the computer system. He has also learned to recreate himself by taking over other organisms. Agent Smith has become a self-replicating virus.
How do self-replicating viruses spread themselves?
What are the most famous computer viruses?
What is the difference between a virus, a trojan, and a worm?
Project 1: Create a drawing that represents a self-replicating virus. Since a self-replicating virus duplicates itself, tessellations make a good visual representation.
Project 2: Write a paper on one specific type of computer virus. Cover the history of the virus type, current solutions, and future concerns.
Project 3: Write a story about Agent Smith and his ability to replicate within the system. What will he do inside the Matrix?
Viruses, Trojans, Worms, and Hoaxes
Learn the difference between each of these computer organisms and how they can effect your computer. You can also find the latest virus warnings and how to protect your machine.
Source: CyberAngels
The Five Most Famous Computer Viruses
Learn what Michelangelo, Melissa, and The Brain have in common.
Source: Tech TV - Screensavers
Definitions and Basic Concepts
This page has relatively easy-to-understand definitions of each of these computer related terms, including: variant, stealth virus, encrypted virus, trojan horse, and more.
Source: Computer Security Resource Center
Viruses and Other Unwelcome Artificial Life
This article has clear explanations of basic computer viruses and looks ahead at what may come next.
Source: Gary D. Robson, Journal of Court Reporting (Oct. 1999)
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Matrix Reloaded - The Official Site
Check out the official site. There is more here than first meets the eye. Be sure to click on the little TV screens next to each of the movie names. Each screen takes you to a different feature on the site.
Source: Warner Bros.
M.C. Escher - The Official Website
Find examples of this incredible artist’s work on this site under Gallery.
Source: M.C. Escher Foundation
Tessellations
Learn about tessellations and see some cool animated tessellations while you’re at it. The artwork is all by Robert Fathauer.
Source: Robert Fathauer
Tessellations - Step-by-Step
This tutorial takes you through the ins and outs of tessellations with the help of computer “paint” programs. The illustrations give you a good idea on how to approach the problem.
Source: T ‘n T
Creating Tessellations
This is a clearly drawn tutorial on tessellation construction. The tessellation model constructed around a triangle is especially helpful.
Source: The Geometry Pages
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