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Fibonacci and Nature. Mathematics Investigations for Schools.

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Newton, Lynn D. – Mathematics in School, 1987

Sets forth the history of the Fibonacci Sequence and details its occurrence in nature and its potential for project work in schools. Ideas and activities include the rabbit problem, investigations of the sequence itself, its relationship to plants, music, snail shells, and the golden section. Computer generation of spirals is also discussed. (PK)

Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Elementary School Mathematics

Fractal Patterns on a Square.

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Backhouse, John K. – Mathematics in School, 1986

Presents a computer program written in BBC BASIC to create fractal patterns. Discusses program modifications and gives graphic examples of changes. (JM)

Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Courseware, Fractals, Geometry