Fibonacci+Numbers+in+Nature

=DUE: 3/31/11 = =Fibonacci Numbers in Nature =

1) Search for pictures of different flowers. Look for flowers that demonstrate the Fibonacci Sequence. You may only use [|www.schools.clipart.com] because you are going to post your pictures on this page.

2) Post the pictures in the chart below.

3) Next to each picture, record any thoughts you have about how that flower relates or demonstrates the Fibonacci Sequence.

4) You need to post and explain //__**at least 3**__// pictures.


 * Flower Picture || Your Explanation of how this flower demonstrates the Fibonacci Sequence ||
 * [[image:000803_1061_2849_v__v.thm.jpg]] || Example explanation ||
 * [[image:http://downloads.clipart.com/34877053.jpg?t=1301535951&h=286337ccf1e1bbe135eac82520bf680f width="427" height="298"]] || This sunflower shows the Fibonacci sequence. The number of seeds in a ring is the sum of the numbers of the two inner rings next to it. The sunflower also has 34 petals, a Fibnacci number. ||
 * [[image:http://britton.disted.camosun.bc.ca/fibslide/fib07.jpg width="312" height="346"]] || This shasta daisy follows the Fibonacci sequence because it has 21 petals, and 21 is a Fibonacci number. ||
 * [[image:http://britton.disted.camosun.bc.ca/fibslide/fib01.jpg width="275" height="251"]] || This white calla lily has only one petal, and one is a Fibonacci number. ||

5. Answer the questions in the Discussion Tab above when you are finished.