Unit 1 Project
The Fibonacci SequenceName: ____________________________     Date: __________________   Mods: ______

College Math 1

Ms. De Santis

 

 

 

 

DUE:  _____________________________                                                   50 points

 

 

Goal:   To create a poster that creatively shows the Fibonacci Sequence, it’s history, and a connection to nature.

 

Procedure:

1.                  Research the Fibonacci Sequence.  Write a summary of it’s origin and history in mathematics.

 

2.                  Research the Fibonacci Sequence in nature.  Find at least one example of how the Fibonacci Sequence can be found in nature.  Include a summary.

 

3.                  Create a poster displaying all of the research you have done.

 

 

 


What you will hand in:

·  A poster of standard size, 22 x 28 inches that is neatly decorated with information found from your research. 

·  All information must be TYPED. 

·  Summaries and pictures should be neatly attached to the poster board with glue stick or double-sided stick tape. 

·  On the back of the poster, should be your standard assignment heading:  Name, Date, Mods, Class, Assignment Title.

 

How you will be graded:

 

Summary of history and origin of the Fibonacci Sequence                                  15 points

 

Example and Summary of the Fibonacci Sequence in Nature                             15 points

 

Title                                                                                                                  5 points

 

All information is typed                                                                                     5 points

 

Neat, Organized, and Structured Poster                                                            5 points

 

Proper Assignment Heading                                                                              5 points

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                                                                                                                    50 points!!!

 

Due Dates

 

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All research for the history and origin of the Fibonacci Sequence.

 

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Example for the Fibonacci Sequence as it can be found in nature.

 

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Rough draft of all summaries and pictures that will appear on poster.

Rough layout sketch of poster.

 

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Final Poster Due!!!