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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Discovering Phi: The Golden Ratio

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discover the mathematical constant phi, the golden ratio, through hands-on activities. They measure dimensions of "natural objects"--a star, a nautilus shell and human hand bones--and calculate ratios of the measured values,...
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Other

Mathematics: Fibonacci Numbers and the Golden Section

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource contains everything you ever needed to know about Fibonacci numbers. You'll find mathematical and historical facts, examples, problems, interactive demonstrations, and more.
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University of Georgia

University of Georgia: Phi: The Golden Number

For Students 9th - 10th
The University of Georgia page provides an extensive look at the golden number Phi by exploring it in numerous ways. The author also discusses its relevance to golden rectangles and the golden ratio.
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Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Golden Ratio

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Science Struck

Science Struck: 13 Real Life Examples of the Golden Ratio

For Students 9th - 10th
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.