Question

Find three examples of the Fibonacci sequence in nature. Write a paragraph describing each example.
Include photos or graphics in your explanation.
For each example answer the following questions:
How does the example relate to the Fibonacci sequence?
What portions of each item or situation display the Fibonacci sequence?
How could the Fibonacci sequence help you solve a problem involving the item or situation?
@3mar

Answer 1

The shells of snails have a spiral that increases with Fibonacci's Phi.

Answer 2

ok :) whats next?

Answer 3

Watch this video by Vi Hart and you'll see lots of examples.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahXIMUkSXX0

An alternative is google Fibonacci in Nature

hope it helps

Answer 4

;-; I think that a snail shell could be a good example of the Fibonacci sequence. As the shell grows larger
it gives the idea of the Fibonacci sequence more of a picture. the shell gets bigger with every layer,
giving it the "spiral" look. :) this is what I wrote.

Answer 5

reproduction in bees.

Answer 6

the galaxies.

Answer 7

@3mar
I need help with the actual questions :(

How does the example relate to the Fibonacci sequence?

What portions of each item or situation display the Fibonacci sequence?

How could the Fibonacci sequence help you solve a problem involving the item or situation?

Answer 8

I have, Bees. Pinecones, and Snail Shells

Answer 9

sunflower seeds. another example.

Answer 10

fibonacci is a sequence in which u keep on adding the last two digits to get a next number of series.>>

1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13

Answer 11

this basically leads to the golden ratio phi.

Answer 12

check my answer to phi on Quora

https://www.quora.com/What-are-some-interesting-facts-about-the-number-Phi-the-Golden-Ratio

Answer 13

@RhondaSommer can u open that?

Answer 14

OH WOW THANK YOU!

Answer 15

were u able to open it? @RhondaSommer

Answer 16

yes thank you!

Answer 17

okay! :)

Answer 18

tnks for the medal.