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Seeing Mathematics in Nature
Lesson5 of 5 in this unit
PrimaryYear 5 - 6Humanities and Social SciencesAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and CulturesTechnologyDesign and TechnologiesSocialIndigenous Education
Lesson Summary
How many leaves does a pineapple have? What about the number of legs an insect has? Maths in reflected in the speed of water flowing in a creek or hearing a bird song in the bush. First Nations mathematician, Dr Chris Matthews sees nature differently. In this lesson, students discover that maths is reflected everywhere in nature; they undertake pattern counting to find fibonacci spiral patterns in plants, seeds and more.
Learning intentions
Students will:
- learn about Dr Chris Matthews and his work and views on mathematics
- explore the ways that nature prompts mathematical thinking.
Success criteria
Students can:
- Explain what Dr Chris Matthew's work and view on mathematics is
- Find patterns in nature and talk about them in mathematical ways
- Communicate findings using digital tools.
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