I.

Patterns and Numbers in Nature

(1) Give five examples each of nature having reflection symmetry and radial
symmetry.
Reflection Symmetry:
- Human faces
- Butterfly Wings
- Taj Mahal
- Bivalvia Shells
- Philodendron Fuzzy Petiole Leaf

Radial Symmetry:
- Snowflakes
- Sea Anemone
- Petunia Flower Petals
- Jellyfish
- Spider Webs

(2) Compare and contrast (a) rotation and reflection; (b) translation and rotation.
(a) Rotation and reflection
- Rotation pertains to a plain figure that follows a radial or circular
motion at a fixed point. Meanwhile, reflection means producing an
image as if using a mirror. When we can turn a pattern by some
degree around a point and it still looks the same, we have
rotational symmetry. When a pattern can be folded across a mirror
so that one half is on top of the other, this is referred to as
reflective symmetry.
(b) Translation and rotation
- A shape is translated when it moves around a fixed point or across
a mirror line without changing. When a shape rotates, it turns as it
moves around a fixed point.
(3) Which uppercase letters of the English alphabet look the same after being rotated
90°? 180°?
- (90°) O and X
- (180°) H, I, N, O, S, X, and Z.

(4) Classify the following frieze patterns based on Conway’s classification.

(a) Step
(b) Jump
(c) Hop
 (d) Spinning Hop
(e) Spinning Hop
II. Fibonacci Sequence

(1) Enumerate the first twenty Fibonacci numbers.

- 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, 89, 144, 233, 377, 610, 987, 1597, 2584,
4181, 6765
(2) Use F39 = 63; 245; 986 and F38 = 39; 088; 169 to find the value of F40. Show
your reasoning.

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(3) Using the Binet’s formula, calculate F4.
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III. Beyond the Walls (Performance Task)
Look for patterns Inside or outside of your house then take pictures of the patterns
explored using a smartphone or digital camera. Explore, take photos, make a list and
identify what patterns can be seen in nature inside your house, in the garden or park
nearby, or in any part of the neighborhood. Showcase your drawing skills by creating
original paintings or pictures, posters, photo collages, or vlogs of the different patterns in
nature, Fibonacci, golden ratio, or the like that you have encountered on your walk.

Elecy of fan (Cyclic Pattern)

Checkered tablecloth (Wallpaper)

Leaf and stem (step pattern)