Introduction:

 

We decided to develop a series of lesson plans dealing with the Golden Ratio. We feel that meaningful mathematics is important to students when learning about mathematical topics. Finding the golden ratio in the body, nature, and manufactured goods, allows students a purpose for meaningful measurement. With all the measurements that students are collecting, it is important that they find some way to organize their data so that measurements do not get lost.

With technology like fathom and excel, it is easy to organize data and compute quantities. It is also easy to analyze data using charts and graphs. These programs can show great deals of quantities without being overbearing.

The following three-day unit incorporates the use of technology with student organization and analysis of data. It includes lessons plans, activities and homework assignments. This allows a middle school teacher to easily implement a golden ratio assignment in her classroom.


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