Republic of the Philippines

POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF PHILIPPINES

Sta. Mesa, Manila

Name: Christal G. Falame

_______________________________________ Score: _____________
BSCE 1-2
Course/Year/section: __________________________ October 27, 2021
Date: ______________
Mathematics in the Modern World

Activity 1: Mathematics in Nature

I. Patterns and Numbers in Nature

1. Give five examples each of nature having reflection symmetry and radial symmetry.
2. Which upper case letters of the English alphabet look the same after being rotated 90°? 180°?

II. Fibonacci Sequence

1. Enumerate the first twenty Fibonacci numbers.
2. Use F12 = 144 and F13= 233 to find the value of F14. Using Recursive Formula
3. Use F40 = 63,245,986 and F38 = 39,088,169 to find the value of F39. Show your reasoning.
4. Using the Binet’s formula, calculate F4.
5. Using the Binet’s formula, calculate F26.

III. Beyond the Walls (Performance Task)

1. What is the application of Mathematics in your chosen course?
2. Look for patterns Inside or outside of your house then take pictures of the patterns explored using
smart phones or digital camera. Explore, take photos, make list and identify what patterns can be
seen in nature inside your house, at the garden or park nearby or any part of the neighborhood.
Showcase your creativity by making an original paintings or pictures, poster or photo collage of
the different patterns in nature, Fibonacci, Golden ratio or the like that you have encountered on
your walk.
Name: Christal G. Falame Score:
Course/Year/Section: BSCE 1-2 Date: October 27, 2021
MATHEMATICS IN THE MODERN WORLD

Activity 1: Mathematics in Nature

I. Patterns and Numbers in Nature

1.
Reflection Symmetry
* Mcdo logo * Butterfly
* Paper plane * Onion
* Beetle

Radial Symmetry
* Jellyfish * Sea anemone
* Sea urchins * Starfish
* Flower petals

2.
90 degrees - O, X
180 degrees - H, I, N, O, S, X, Z
II. Fibonacci Sequence
1.
Starting zero (0) - 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, 89, 144, 233,
377, 610, 987, 1597, 2584, 4181
Starting one (1) - 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, 89, 144, 233, 377,
610, 987, 1597, 2584, 4181, 6765
2.

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III. Beyond the Walls (Performance Task)
1.
The mathematical way of thinking has a fundamental relevance. In summary,
mathematics enables scientists and engineers to produce systematic, reproducible, and
transmittable knowledge when applied to technology. The application of mathematics in
my chosen field of study, Civil Engineering, is that civil engineers commonly employ
algebra, and they work exclusively with differential equations in engineering
mathematics, statistics, and calculus. Through mathematical equations, civil engineers
investigate the chemistry of materials. To determine the appropriate material for a project,
engineers measure the material’s strength and utilize chemical equations to determine
the material’s strength. The structure is surveyed using mathematical trigonometry, which
takes ground elevation and the structure’s numerous angles into account. Physics has a
significant role on the work of a civil engineer. To verify that the building being built
performs properly, physics equations are used to all parts of the problem. When a bridge
is designed, physics is used to determine the size of the supporting piers, the thickness of
the steel columns, and the number of the columns required. Numerous physics issues
need the use of algebra, calculus, and trigonometry. Each project’s planning phase
requires the use of core mathematical abilities such as accounting and statistics.
Calculating a project’s financial components is critical aspect of a civil engineer’s job, as
they must ascertain the project’s cost to investors.
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