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Algebraic Connections Std 9: Analyze the aesthetics of real-life situations using line symmetry, rotational symmetry, or the golden ratio. Example: Identifying the symmetry found in nature, art, or architecture

Lesson Plans Find the Golden Rectangle Lessons on the Golden Ratio. Anatomical Golden Ratio In this lesson, students see the golden ratio in measurements of their bodies. African Masks Students will create African masks which display line symmetry. Golden Ratio This is the Home page for Ron Knott's Surrey University web site on the Fibonacci numbers, the Golden section and the Golden string. Golden Ratio and Fibonacci Rabbits An NCTM Illuminations lesson where students discover an examine the Fibonacci Sequence, examine similar rectangles, and recognize the Golden Ratio in nature, architecture, and art.

Resources: Arts, Architecture, and Music Golden Ratio and Fibonacci numbers in art and architecture, including an appearance on the side of a chimney in a Finnish power station. Digits of phi The Golden Ratio and Aesthetics An article discussing art and math. Has some good pictures and examples. The links below cannot be accessed at school, but should be accessible from home. What do you think? This is an online poll to determine the most pleasing rectangle. Golden Ratio applications Classic math applications of the golden ratio. Golden Ratio in Art A site devoted primarily to the occurrence of the golden section in art, with some architecture. Common Occurrences of the Golden Ratio An article on occurrences of symmetry in nature and medicine.
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