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Rice University: Cynthia Lanius: Golden Ratio ActivityRice University: Cynthia Lanius: Golden Ratio Activity
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Rice University
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Grade
9th - 10th
Subjects
Math
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For Administrator Use
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Instructional Strategy
Independent Practice
Lexile Measures
1390L
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Rice University: Cynthia Lanius: Golden Ratio

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This site introduces students to the definition of golden ratio. It gives them a chance to estimate ratios and predict which figures are closest to the golden ratio. There is a link on this page that provides charts for students to record their observations while exploring.

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Concepts

golden ratio, length, measurement, similar figures, width

Additional Tags

geometric similarity, similar objects, proportion, ratio, rectangle

Classroom Considerations

  • Knovation Readability Score: 4 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
  • The intended use for this resource is Practice

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