Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ369425
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1987
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Fibonacci and Nature. Mathematics Investigations for Schools.
Newton, Lynn D.
Mathematics in School, v16 n5 p2-8 Nov 1987
Sets forth the history of the Fibonacci Sequence and details its occurrence in nature and its potential for project work in schools. Ideas and activities include the rabbit problem, investigations of the sequence itself, its relationship to plants, music, snail shells, and the golden section. Computer generation of spirals is also discussed. (PK)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Enrichment Activities, Geometry, Mathematical Applications, Mathematics Curriculum, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Secondary School Mathematics, Student Projects
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
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Language: English
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