Leonardo of Pisa was a 13th century mathematician that discovered a recurring pattern in nature. You will research his discovery and learn how to recognize and create your own patterns.

1. Look at the web resources in The Fibonacci Number Theory activity.

2. Read and learn all that you can about Leonardo Fibonacci and his Fibonacci Sequence.

3. Next, go to the websites Searching For a Solution and The Golden Ratio in Nature.

4. On the Searching For a Solution website, complete the pattern questions on notebook paper and click on the links concerning Fibonacci in order to learn more.

5. Apply what you have learned by downloading the Fibonacci Practice document and completing the questions.

6. Finally, use the Think, Pair, Share documents to explain your research findings with your partner.



Resources Required

	Resource	Type	Requirements	File
1.	The Fibonacci Number Theory	Web Site	Hardware: PC	-
2.	Searching For a Solution	Web Site	Hardware: PC	-
3.	The Golden Ratio in Nature	Web Site	Hardware: PC	-
4.	Fibonacci Practice	Handout	Software: Microsoft Office	Fibonacci_practice.doc
5.	Think, Pair, Share Document	Handout	Software: Microsoft Office	ThinkPairShare.doc
6.	Think, Pair, Share SG	Handout	Software: Microsoft Office	ThinkPairShare_SG.doc

30 minutes a day
for 5 days