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This Discovering Phi: The Golden Ratio lesson plan also includes:
- Brainstorming Squares
- Brainstorming Squares
- Brainstorming Squares Answers
- Brainstorming Squares Answers
- Natural Pictures
- Fibonacci Square Puzzle Template
- Math Adventurers Worksheet
- Math Adventurers Worksheet
- Math Adventurers Worksheet Answers
- Math Adventurers Worksheet Answers
- Fibonacci Sequence Robot MINDSTORMS Program
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Fe, phi, fo, fum. This activity leads pairs to find the ratio of consecutive terms of the Fibonacci sequence. The pairs find that the Fibonacci sequence can be found in many places. A discussion with the class shows that the ratios found were very similar and close to the rational approximation of the number Phi.
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CCSS:
Designed
Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Use at the high school level and focus on the Fibonacci sequence
- Facilitate a discussion on how precision will affect outcomes
Classroom Considerations
- Fibonacci squares puzzle needs to be made on poster board
- Laminate copies of Natural Pictures handout
- LEGO NXT robot needs to be built and programmed
Pros
- The activity is based on a classic activity of finding Phi
- Using the robot catches the attention of pupils
Cons
- Phi is not directly referenced in CCSS
- LEGO NXT robot not available to all classes
- PDF version of MATH Adventurers Worksheet Answers does not have the answers