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Students find examples of the Golden Ratio on the human body through measurement. Additionally, students learn about the use of the Golden Ratio and the Golden Rectangle in art and architecture. A very interesting activity for the students!

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golden ratio

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fibonacci's sequence, golden ratio, math
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Grade
5th - 10th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
4 days
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning
Technology
Video

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