The Fibonacci Sequence By a i g r

The Fibonacci Sequence By a i g r o Ge 9 s s a l

These are the first 9 numbers in the Fibonacci sequence. 0 1 1 2 3 5 8 13 21

e g a p s t n e t Con �What is the Fibonacci sequence? �Why is it called the Fibonacci sequence? �How was the Fibonacci sequence discovered? �Where is the Fibonacci sequence found in nature?

h t s i t a h W e c n e u q e s i c c a n o b i F e 0 1 1 2 3 5 8 13 21 34 55 89 144 233 377 The Fibonacci sequence is a set of numbers where the next number in the sequence is found by adding the previous two numbers. Eg. O + 1 = 1 the third number in the sequence, 5 + 8 = 13 the eighth number in the sequence, 144+233=377 the fifteenth number in the sequence.

Why is it called the Fibonacci sequence? I

How was the Fibonacci se quence discovered It was discovered by trying to find an answer to the following question: If you begin with one pair of rabbits on the first day of the year, how many pairs of rabbits will you have on the first day of the next year? turn over for answer

Answer to the rabbit question

Where is the Fibonacci sequence found in nature? The Fibonacci numbers are found in many places in nature number of petals on flowers growth patterns of pinecones and sunflowers.

Petals on flowers: part 1 Lily - three petals Swamp Rose-five petals

Petals on flowers Not all flowers have fibonacci sequence petals. The most popular is the four leaf clover which is known as being a sign of good luck.

Growth Patterns of Pinecones �Anti Clockwise �Clockwise The number of spirals on the base of a pinecone is one of the Fibonacci numbers as shown in the pictures.