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- 5th - 8th
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Students explore the mathematician Fibonacci and his sequence of numbers. This special sequence of numbers are found in vegetables, fruits, plants, pine cones, pine needles, pineapples, Pascal's tri-angle, and much more. Full Review »
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- 7th - 9th
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Students study the Fibonacci sequence stimulates exploration of patterns and sequences found in the real world. They identify the Fibonacci sequence as being arithmetic, geometric or other and write a paragraph using appropriate math terms. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students become familiar with patterns, the Fibonacci Sequence, and the Golden Ratio. They see how many places these occur. They have practical applications for using the calculator and making charts to extend patterns. Full Review »
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- 9th
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Students, in groups, search for and locate resources on a chosen famous mathematician. Enough information needs to be gathered to examine the mathematician's life and his/her contributions to the field of mathematics. Full Review »
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- 7th - 8th
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Students examine the Fibonacci series of numbers through in-class activities and teacher-directed discussions. This technology-based Math lesson can be adapted using the included cross-curricular or community lesson extensions. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students investigate the mathematical patterns of the Fibonacci Sequence. They determine how math is connected to music, specifically looking at music the uses the pattern sequence found in the Fibonacci Sequence. Full Review »
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- 5th - 6th
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Students study Fibonacci sequences, and see a related set of numbers. They study Lucas numbers; and the use of quadratic equations to find a general term of a sequence of numbers that is generated by a recurrence relation similar to Fibonacci's. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students have the opportunity to gather information themselves on Fibonacci and on the occurrence of Fibonacci numbers in nature. They divide up into groups of 2 to 4 to research. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students investigate a numerical pattern and look for evidence of mathematical patterns in nature. They solve puzzles and work with a partner to predict sequential numbers in a series. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students discuss the Fibonacci sequence and how it was discovered by trying to determine the sequence on their own based on the same assumptions Leonardo Fibonacci used. Working as a class they discuss the rule that is being follow to get from one number to the next before dividing into groups to look for Fibonacci numbers in pictures of nature. Full Review »
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