finding fibonacci
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A WebQuest for 8th Grade Mathematics
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Brooke [email protected]
Based on a template from The WebQuest Page
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You are on an investigation to discover the golden ratio within architecture, art, nature, and the human body. I am sending you to Greece to discover the uses of the Fibonacci sequence, the golden ratio, and the golden spiral.
Can you find Fibonacci?
Leonardo Fibonacci was born in 1175. His discoveries of the Fibonacci Sequence, the Golden Ratio, and the Golden spiral are significant in the connections that it makes to nature and the real world. Although his discovery was not made until nearly 1200, we can find amazing architecture from Greece dating back to the 500’s BC.
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Students will need to compile their data and organize it in a file on notepad. They will be required to show
three examples of Fibonacci found in architecture, art, nature, and the human body. Once they compile all of
this information, they will create either a piece of artwork or blue prints to describe what they learned.
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[Teacher Page]Students will have 2 class periods to explore Fibonacci and the Golden Ratio in Art, Architecture, Nature, and the Human Body. After these 2 days, all additional research will be for homework. The next 3 days will be spend designing a project, either a piece of artwork or blueprints for a structure that utilizes the Golden Ratio or the Fibonacci Sequence.
Day 1-2 Breakdown:
Step 1: Students will separate into pairs.Step 2: Together partners will select a computer and begin researching.Step 3: Students will select available links and explore the Golden Ratio in a variety
of settings.Step 4: Students will take “travel notes” in notepad and print when finished.Step 5: Together, students will decide on which project they would prefer to do.
Click here to learn about: A Fibonacci Overview Architecture Art Art 2 Nature Nature 2 Human Body
Day 3-5 Breakdown:
Step 1: Students will pair off at the beginning of class and begin the rough design of their projects. This should be detailed and organized, but can be in rough form.Step 2: Students will present their project proposal to the teacher, and once they
have received the “okay” they are free to work.Step 3: Students will work in groups until complete.Step 4: Once the project is complete, students will turn it in to the teacher and take a
short comprehension quiz on Fibonacci.
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Exemplary 4
Accomplished 3
Developing2
Beginning1
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Quality of work
Project is creative and original. It meets all of the criteria.
The project is good, but could be more creative.
The project is lacking creativity and it does not meet some criteria.
The project has met little to no criteria.
Understands the material
Project clearly uses Fibonacci concepts.
Project uses Fibonacci concepts but may be confusing.
Barely demonstrates comprehension.
Project does not show any level of comprehension of the subject.
Time Management
The students were on task, utilized their time, and finished the project on time or early.
Students were mostly on task, and finished the project on time or early.
Students were somewhat on task and finished the project within one day of the due date.
Students were not on task and failed to meet the deadline.
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Congratulations! You have effectively explored Fibonacci’s work throughout history. With your help, historians were able to find more information than ever before about this inventive mathematician.
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Cites Used:
http://faculty.oxy.edu/jquinn/home/fibonacci/homecoming/art1.htmlhttp://www.mcs.surrey.ac.uk/Personal/R.Knott/Fibonacci/fibnat.html#rabeecowhttp://www.mcs.surrey.ac.uk/Personal/R.Knott/Fibonacci/fibInArt.html#archhttp://techcenter.davidson.k12.nc.us/Group2/art.htmhttp://britton.disted.camosun.bc.ca/goldslide/jbgoldslide.htmhttp://www.mcs.surrey.ac.uk/Personal/R.Knott/Fibonacci/fibnat.html#plantshttp://milan.milanovic.org/math/english/golden/golden2.html
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Based on a template from The WebQuest Page
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A WebQuest for 8th Grade Mathematics
Designed by
Brooke [email protected]
Based on a template from The WebQuest Page
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This lesson was developed at Colorado State University.
The purpose of the lesson is to encourage students to discover the Fibonacci Sequence on their own, and find examples of it in every day life.
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This lesson is designed for 8th grade geometry.
Students will need to have background in measurement and scaling in order to make their projects.
If students are able to, discussion of irrational numbers could pertain to this topic.
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Standard 1Students develop number sense and use numbers and number relationships in problem-solving situations and communicate the reasoning used in solving these problems.
Standard 3Students use data collection and analysis, statistics, and probability in problem-solving situations and communicate the reasoning used in solving these problems.
Standard 4Students use geometric concepts, properties, and relationships in problem-solving situations and communicate the reasoning used in solving these problems.
Standard 5Students use a variety of tools and techniques to measure, apply the results in problem-solving situations, and communicate the reasoning used in solving these problems.
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Evaluation
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Students will have 2 class periods to explore Fibonacci and the Golden Ratio in Art, Architecture, Nature, and the Human Body. After these 2 days, all additional research will be for homework. The next 3 days will be spend designing a project, either a piece of artwork or blueprints for a structure that utilizes the Golden Ratio or the Fibonacci Sequence.
Day 1-2 Breakdown:
Step 1: Students will separate into pairs.Step 2: Together partners will select a computer and begin researching.Step 3: Students will select available links and explore the Golden Ratio in a variety
of settings.Step 4: Students will take “travel notes” in notepad and print when finished.Step 5: Together, students will decide on which project they would prefer to do.
Click here to learn about: A Fibonacci Overview
Architecture Art Art 2 Nature Nature 2 Human Body
Day 3-5 Breakdown:
Step 1: Students will pair off at the beginning of class and begin the rough design of their projects. This should be detailed and organized, but can be in rough form.
Step 2: Students will present their project proposal to the teacher, and once they have received the “okay” they are free to work.
Step 3: Students will work in groups until complete.Step 4: Once the project is complete, students will turn it in to the teacher and take a
short comprehension quiz on Fibonacci.
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The teacher will need:A set of computers for half the class.An available printerGraphing paper for designsYard sticks, markers, etc.Internet connection
This can all be done at school with only one teacher present. It may be fun to bring in the Art teacher to talk about designs that the students can do, but this is not necessary.
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This can be defined as successful if student artwork and blueprints reflect the concepts of Fibonacci. Also, students should be asking questions and getting engaged with this material.
If students finish early, they can use butcher paper to map their bodies and describe the ratio on themselves.
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Exemplary 4
Accomplished 3
Developing2
Beginning1
Score
Quality of work
Project is creative and original. It meets all of the criteria.
The project is good, but could be more creative.
The project is lacking creativity and it does not meet some criteria.
The project has met little to no criteria.
Understands the material
Project clearly uses Fibonacci concepts.
Project uses Fibonacci concepts but may be confusing.
Barely demonstrates comprehension.
Project does not show any level of comprehension of the subject.
Time Management
The students were on task, utilized their time, and finished the project on time or early.
Students were mostly on task, and finished the project on time or early.
Students were somewhat on task and finished the project within one day of the due date.
Students were not on task and failed to meet the deadline.
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The teacher can read the introduction to the students and let them go from there. Part of this assignment is to encourage students to problem solve individually and ask questions when necessary.
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Leonardo Fibonacci was born in 1175. His discoveries of the Fibonacci Sequence, the Golden Ratio, and the Golden spiral are significant in the connections that it makes to nature and the real world. Although his discovery was not made until nearly 1200, we can find amazing architecture from Greece dating back to the 500’s BC.
You are on an investigation to discover the golden ratio within architecture, art, nature, and the human body. I am sending you to Greece to discover the uses of the Fibonacci sequence, the golden ratio, and the golden spiral.
Can you find Fibonacci?
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This will teach students about Fibonacci, but hopefully, it will strike an interested in kids who are not “mathy” and are generally uninterested in math. This is a great way to connect mathematics to all other realms of life, and it should be utilized in class!
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Cites Used:
http://faculty.oxy.edu/jquinn/home/fibonacci/homecoming/art1.htmlhttp://www.mcs.surrey.ac.uk/Personal/R.Knott/Fibonacci/fibnat.html#rabeecowhttp://www.mcs.surrey.ac.uk/Personal/R.Knott/Fibonacci/fibInArt.html#archhttp://techcenter.davidson.k12.nc.us/Group2/art.htmhttp://britton.disted.camosun.bc.ca/goldslide/jbgoldslide.htmhttp://www.mcs.surrey.ac.uk/Personal/R.Knott/Fibonacci/fibnat.html#plantshttp://milan.milanovic.org/math/english/golden/golden2.html