In my Math and Science Methods courses I completed a interdisciplinary lesson using Fibonacci Numbers as my main concept. Part of my task was to discuss field trips and some of the advantages and limitations. In the morning math class we focused on the math behind Fibonacci Numbers and in the afternoon science class we focused on the biology/natural aspect of Fibonacci Numbers and that is when we completed our 'field trip'. Here are the highlights of my lesson.
Advantages of Field Trips:
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Activity 1:
Before introducing the Fibonacci Number concept I did an initial activity to try to activate their prior knowledge. Each group of three got an envelope containing 9 pieces of paper cut in either a circle, triangle or square. Each piece had a number on it and the group was asked to find the how the objects relate. |
The Fibonacci Sequence is the series of numbers:
0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, ...
The next number is found by adding up the two numbers before it
This can be explained using this formula:
0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, ...
The next number is found by adding up the two numbers before it
This can be explained using this formula:
Activity 2:
After introducing Fibonacci Numbers, each person was asked to solve this problem and map their answer:
“If a cow produces its first she-calf at age two years
and after that produces another single she-calf
every year, how many she-calves are
there after 10 years, assuming none die?”
“If a cow produces its first she-calf at age two years
and after that produces another single she-calf
every year, how many she-calves are
there after 10 years, assuming none die?”
Ted Talk on Fibonacci Numbers
Field Trip
Fibonacci Numbers are found in nature so the tasks for the groups were as follows:
- Using one of the class iPads take pictures of different examples of fibonacci numbers
- We all went out to the Learning Gardens at UBCO to find specimens to document
- Once we were back in the classroom, we shared our findings using airplay and were able to share the pictures on the projector
- Using one of the class iPads take pictures of different examples of fibonacci numbers
- We all went out to the Learning Gardens at UBCO to find specimens to document
- Once we were back in the classroom, we shared our findings using airplay and were able to share the pictures on the projector
We love Fibonacci Numbers!
1,1,2,3,5
1,1,2,3,5