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University of Surrey: Who Was Fibonacci?
A biography of Fibonacci that discusses his life and his various mathematical contributions. Also has pictures of the Fibonacci memorial in Pisa.
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University of Surrey: The Nth Fibonacci Number
Discusses the functions that will give the nth Fibonacci number in terms of n. The resource also provides advanced applications of the Fibonacci sequence.
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University of Surrey: Mathematics of Fibonacci Numbers
The mathematics behind Fibonacci numbers and the mathematics that comes as a result of them as well. Provides a lot of activities you can try using the Fibonacci sequence.
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University of Surrey: Hard Fibonacci Puzzles
A list of difficult puzzles that deal with Fibonacci sequences and numbers. Especially interesting for students who enjoy puzzles and sequences.
Boston University
Fractal Geometry of the Mandelbrot Set Ii
This web site addresses counting and adding in fractal operations, as well as the role of the Fibonacci sequence in fractal geometry.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Numb3 Rs: It All Started With a Pair of Rabbits
Based off of the hit television show NUMB3RS, this lesson introduces students to the set of Fibonacci numbers and shows how this set is present in many aspects of nature. Through the lesson, students explore the first 13 elements in the...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Sequences
Students learn how to graph the first n terms of a sequence, how to set the window and how to evaluate the nth term of a sequence. They also explore the Fibonacci sequence and Web plots.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: At a Snail's Pace for the Ti 73 Explorer
It is hard to imagine a way to mathematically describe a spiral. Spirals are commonly seen in nature. There are a number of different types of spirals. Some interesting examples include the spiral arrangements of scales in pine cones,...
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Sequences
An introductory tutorial on sequences, complete with important definitions, example problems and step-by-step solutions, and several practice exercises for you to complete and check. Provides good explanations and examples of arithmetic,...
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Golden Ratio
A clear explanation, with drawings and examples, of the golden ratio. The examples demonstrate the beauty of mathematics, such as how two Fibonacci numbers can approximate the golden ratio, and why the golden ratio can be called the...
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Mathman: The Fibonacci Numbers, Pineapples, Sunflowers, and the Golden Mean
Here is an exercise to do using a pineapple to explore Fibonacci numbers. Then find the ratios of larger to smaller of each consecutive pair of Fibonacci numbers and graph them to find out the sequence.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Pascal's Triangle
A detailed explanation of Pascal's trianlge, with lots of examples and patterns described.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Golden Ratio, Fibonacci Sequence Faq
This site contains questions and answers regarding the Golden Ration and how the Fibonacci numbers relate to the ratio of lengths of golden rectangles. Related links are available at the end of the site.
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University of Surrey: The Fibonacci Number Sequence
This resource provides extensive information on the Fibonacci number sequence. It has numerous formulas and examples.
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University of Surrey: Easier Fibonacci Puzzles
A list of "easy" puzzles that have Fibonacci sequences or numbers as their answers. Provides some interesting puzzles to discuss when studying the Fibonacci sequence.
Science Struck
Science Struck: 13 Real Life Examples of the Golden Ratio
Explains what the golden ratio is and its relationship to the Fibonacci sequence. Gives interesting examples of the golden ratio in plants, seashells, astronomy, weather, the human body, insects, DNA, and animals.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Numbers in Nature
This Fibonacci sequence lesson plan is aimed at grades 9-12, but would be appropriate for some junior high classes. It includes historical background and examples of Fibonacci numbers in nature, as well as suggested readings and ties to...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Visual Patterns Grades 10 12
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers how to find the next term in a sequence.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Fibonacci Poetry
Students will review the Fibonacci sequence and compose poems with the number of syllables in each line corresponding to the the numbers of that sequence.This lesson plan was created as a result of the Girls Engaged in Math and Science...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Fibonacci Sequence
This site from the Math Forum explains the explicit formula for fibonacci numbers.
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University of Surrey: The First 500 Fibonacci Numbers
A list of the first 500 Fibonacci numbers, including their prime factorization and whether they are prime.
Math Words
Math words.com: Golden Mean
A basic definition for what the Golden Mean (Golden Ratio) is and how to find its reciprocal.