Activities & Guide Questions Nature In Numbers Final Copy.docx

The Nature of Mathematics Mathematics in Our World Activity 1 1. Discuss comprehensively about Cristobal Vila’s video clip “Nature in Numbers” (http://vimeo.com/9953368) 2. Share what you have observed/learned from the video.

Guide Questions for Discussion: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

What is mathematics? Where is mathematics? What is mathematics for? What is mathematics all about? How is mathematics done? Who uses mathematics? Why is mathematics important to know / learn?

Activity 2 Look for Fibonacci numbers in fruits, vegetables, flowers, or plants available in your locality. Write a report about your obtained results.

Note: Write your answers in long bond paper (8.5 x 13), Times Roman, 12 font size, double space.