Session Date
Lesson Topic
Phi - The Divine Ratio
Lesson Outline
We discussed the Divine Ratio (also known as the "golden ratio" or "golden mean." We explored its occurrence in architecture (the pyramids, the Parthenon, gothic cathedrals of Europe, etc.) nature (chambered nautilus, spiral galaxies, various flowers) art, music and mathematics. We found the ratio of two consecutive terms of the Fibonacci sequence approaches the Divine Ratio 1.618... to one.
Assignment
None.
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
This material is related to ratios and proportions in the geometry curriculum. Plus, I thought it would be a welcome change of pace for Will and he seemed to welcome it. Finally, I feel strongly that students should be exposed to a vitally important and ubiquitous mathematical application before they get out of high school.
Session Hours
1.00
Hours Attended
1.00
Entry Status
Review Status
Student Name(s)
Subject
School