Objective
Investigate the presence of the golden ratio in natural objects.
Materials
- Calipers or ruler
- Notebook for recording data
- Natural objects (e.g., flowers, shells, pinecones)
Instructions
- Select various natural objects that are likely to exhibit the golden ratio.
- Measure relevant dimensions of each object, such as the length and width of a leaf or petal.
- Calculate the ratio of the dimensions and record the values in your notebook.
- Compare each ratio to the golden ratio (approximately 1.618).
- Analyze your findings to determine how closely the objects adhere to the golden ratio.
- Present your results in a report, discussing the significance of the golden ratio in nature.