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Fabulous Fibonacci and His Nifty Numbers

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Fibonacci numbers are not only found in the classroom but also in nature. Explore the concept of Fibonacci numbers through a series of lessons designed to gain insight into the mathematical reasoning behind the number pattern, and spark...
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Teach Engineering

Discovering Phi: The Golden Ratio

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
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...
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Curated OER

Patterns and Algebra - Modeling

For Students 7th - 9th Standards
Seventh grade math is so much fun! They solve 10 different problems that include using patterns to complete a table, describe the pattern, and identify the specific term in the pattern for each. Then they give a description of the...
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Curated OER

Spiral Patterns in Art

For Students 6th - 7th
In this art activity, students view a picture of Alexander Calder's sculpture "Black, White, and Ten Red." They analyze the sculpture by first finding the "rule" in the Fibonacci sequence. Students read a paragraph about where the...
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Curated OER

Difference of Equations

For Students 11th - 12th
In this difference of equations worksheet, students solve and complete 49 various types of problems. First, they obtain the solution of any linear homogeneous second order difference equation. Then, students apply the method of solution...
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Curated OER

Probability

For Students 9th - 12th
In this probability and statistics learning exercise, students determine the probability of a series of independent event occurring.  The one page learning exercise contains a combination of four multiple choice and free response...
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Curated OER

Exercise in Perspective

For Teachers 5th - 12th
For this exercise in perspectives, young scholars are required to analyze a topic by completing six different activities. Students can work in groups, pairs or independently to complete the activity.