The Fibonacci Sequence: Patterns and Applications
## Introduction
The Fibonacci sequence is a series where each number is the sum of the two preceding ones. It
appears in nature, art, and music.
## Materials
- Paper
- Ruler
- Graph paper
- Calculator
## Experiment
### Part 1: Generating the Sequence
1. Start with 0 and 1. Add them to get the next number.
2. Continue to generate the first 15 terms.
### Part 2: Spiral Representation
1. Use graph paper to draw a spiral using Fibonacci numbers as dimensions for squares.
2. Observe how the spiral resembles patterns in nature.
### Part 3: Fibonacci in Nature
1. Observe patterns in pinecones, sunflowers, or shells.
2. Count the spirals and compare them to Fibonacci numbers.
## Analysis
Discuss how the sequence connects with growth patterns and aesthetic proportions.
## Applications
The Fibonacci sequence is used in coding, stock market analysis, and biological modeling.