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Mathematics
Fibonacci sequences. Golden ratio. Number theory. Patterns. Pi. |
Resource Type:
Lessons & activities; Math and science background information; Resource materials for math or science. Media Type:
Internet resource.
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Abstract:
This World Wide Web (WWW) site, maintained by the University of Surrey in England, is devoted to looking at the Fibonacci numbers, their properties and occurrences in nature, and related number theory topics. Puzzles with answers involving the Fibonacci numbers and a page with examples of the Fibonacci numbers in art, architecture, and music are included. The site contains illustrations, diagrams, and graphs relating the Fibonacci numbers to branching plants and to family trees for rabbits and bees. Other topics include the Golden Ratio, its properties and uses in geometry, and the Lucas number series, which is closely related to the Fibonacci numbers. There are links to other sites of interest on the Fibonacci numbers and a listing of related books and articles. (Author/JRS) |
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Reviews and Awards:
- MERLOT Classic Award, 2003. (See specific review or award data.)
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- Eisenhower National Clearinghouse. (2003). Art and social studies in math class. ENC Focus, 11(12).
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- Eisenhower National Clearinghouse. (2002). Increasing your mathematics and science content knowledge. ENC Focus, 09(03).
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- Dr. Matrix, Award for Science Excellence, May, 2002. (See specific review or award data.)
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- MERLOT Mathematics Review Panel. (2001). Review of The Fibonacci numbers and the Golden Section. Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online Teaching (MERLOT). (See specific review or award data.)
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- ENC Digital Dozen, May 2001. (See specific review or award data.)
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- ENC Digital Dozen, August 2001. (See specific review or award data.)
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- Burchell, Robert E. (2000). Review of Fibonacci Numbers and the Golden Section. Science NetLinks, The American Association for the Advancement of Science & MarcoPolo Education Foundation. (See specific review or award data.)
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- Math Forum Hot Spot of the Month, January, 1999. (See specific review or award data.)
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- Internet Scout Report Selection, (1999, July 21). (See specific review or award data.)
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- ENC Digital Dozen, February 1998. (See specific review or award data.)
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- Exploratorium, Top Ten Cool Sites, August, 1997. (See specific review or award data.)
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- Brake, David. (1997, March). Review of Fibonacci numbers and the golden section. NewScientist. (See specific review or award data.)
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Publisher:
Surrey University (UK). School of Electronic Engineering, IT and Mathematics. Department of Computing
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Author: Ron Knott. |
Record Created: 02/18/1998; Last Modified: 04/26/2004;
© 1998-
2004 ENC. All information in this catalog record was verified and accurate when it was first made available to the public. ENC updates catalog records when resources are featured in special projects or when we learn that the information in the record is out of date.
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