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Are plants mathematicians?

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Are plants mathematicians?

SUBJECTS:  Maths

YEARS:  7–8


Ever noticed that plants are examples of Fibonacci numbers?

Watch Vi Hart draw examples of flower petals and leaf growth that follow this pattern.

See how plants seem to use Phi (ɸ), the golden ratio.

Find out how to make your own 'angle-a-tron' to create interesting petal designs.


Acknowledgements

Video courtesy of Vi Hart.


Production Date: 2011


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