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STEAM Unit: Fabulous Fibonacci
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STEAM Unit: Fabulous Fibonacci

In this STEAM activity pack, students put some of what they have learned during the Fabulous Fibonacci presentation into action by creating a Fabulous Fibonacci artwork. 
Use this alongside the presentation where students learn about the Fibonacci sequence, when it was discovered, the pattern behind it, and how it has influenced mathematics and design for hundreds of years.
 

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Learning goals

  • We are learning to read, write, name and order two-digit numbers to at least 120 using concrete materials, hundred charts and number lines.
  • We are learning to model problems involving addition and subtraction, including simple whole-dollar money problems, in practical role-play situations.
  • We are learning to solve problems involving modelling addition, subtraction, equal sharing and grouping, using different strategies.
  • We are learning to read, write, model and represent numbers to 100 in different ways and on number lines.
  • We are learning to follow and create number sentences to investigate number patterns and rules and to find emerging patterns.
  • We are learning to describe, continue and create number patterns and use addition and subtraction to identify the rule.
  • We are learning to find unknown quantities in number sentences involving addition and subtraction, using the properties of numbers and operations.
  • We are learning to find unknown quantities in number sentences involving addition and subtraction and identify equivalent number sentences involving addition and subtraction.
  • We are learning to create and use algorithms using multiple steps to experiment with factors, multiples and divisibility and identify and describe emerging patterns.
  • We are learning to describe, continue and create patterns with fractions, decimals and whole numbers resulting from addition and subtraction, using the number line or diagrams to create patterns involving fractions or decimals.
  • Experiment with visual conventions and techniques to create artworks.

Curriculum alignment

AC9M1N01 9 Recognise, represent and order numbers to at least 120 using physical and virtual materials, numerals, number lines and charts AC9M3N07 9 Follow and create algorithms involving a sequence of steps and decisions to investigate numbers; describe any emerging patterns AC9AVA4C01 9

Use visual conventions, visual arts processes and materials to create artworks that communicate ideas, perspectives and/or meaning

 AC9M4A01 9 Find unknown values in numerical equations involving addition and subtraction, using the properties of numbers and operations AC9M1N05 9 Use mathematical modelling to solve practical problems involving additive situations, including simple money transactions; represent the situations with diagrams, physical and virtual materials, and use calculation strategies to solve the problem AC9M5N10 9 Create and use algorithms involving a sequence of steps and decisions and digital tools to experiment with factors, multiples and divisibility; identify, interpret and describe emerging patterns AC9AVA4D01 9 Experiment with a range of ways to use visual conventions, visual arts processes and materials AC9M1N06 9 Use mathematical modelling to solve practical problems involving equal sharing and grouping; represent the situations with diagrams, physical and virtual materials, and use calculation strategies to solve the problem ACAVAM111 8.4 Use materials, techniques and processes to explore visual conventions when making artworks ACAVAM114 8.4 Explore ideas and practices used by artists, including practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, to represent different views, beliefs and opinions ACAVAM112 8.4 Present artworks and describe how they have used visual conventions to represent their ideas ACMNA107 8.4 Describe, continue and create patterns with fractions, decimals and whole numbers resulting from addition and subtraction ACAVAM115 8.4 Develop and apply techniques and processes when making their artworks ACMNA083 8.4 Find unknown quantities in number sentences involving addition and subtraction and identify equivalent number sentences involving addition and subtraction ACMNA060 8.4 Describe, continue, and create number patterns resulting from performing addition or subtraction ACMNA013 8.4 Recognise, model, read, write and order numbers to at least 100. Locate these numbers on a number line
MA2-8NA old Generalises properties of odd and even numbers, generates number patterns, and completes simple number sentences by calculating missing values MA1-6NA old Uses a range of mental strategies and concrete materials for multiplication and division MA3-2WM old Selects and applies appropriate problem- solving strategies, including the use of digital technologies, in undertaking investigations MA3-4NA old Orders, reads and represents integers of any size and describes properties of whole numbers MA3-3WM old Gives a valid reason for supporting one possible solution over another MA3-8NA old Analyses and creates geometric and number patterns, constructs and completes number sentences, and locates points on the Cartesian plane MA1-7NA old Represents and models halves, quarters and eighths MA3-1WM old Describes and represents mathematical situations in a variety of ways using mathematical terminology and some conventions MA1-5NA old Uses a range of strategies and informal recording methods for addition and subtraction involving one- and two-digit numbers MA2-3WM old Checks the accuracy of a statement and explains the reasoning used MA2-2WM old Selects and uses appropriate mental or written strategies, or technology, to solve problems MA1-4NA old Applies place value, informally, to count, order, read and represent two- and three-digit numbers MA1-3WM old Supports conclusions by explaining or demonstrating how answers were obtained MA1-2WM old Uses objects, diagrams and technology to explore mathematical problems MA1-1WM old Describes mathematical situations and methods using everyday and some mathematical language, actions, materials, diagrams and symbols MA2-1WM old Uses appropriate terminology to describe, and symbols to represent, mathematical ideas MA2-AR-01 new Selects and uses mental and written strategies for addition and subtraction involving 2- and 3-digit numbers MA1-RWN-01 new Applies an understanding of place value and the role of zero to read, write and order two- and three-digit numbers MA2-AR-02 new Completes number sentences involving addition and subtraction by finding missing values MA2-MR-01 new Represents and uses the structure of multiplicative relations to 10 × 10 to solve problems MA2-MR-02 new Completes number sentences involving multiplication and division by finding missing values MA3-MR-01 new Selects and applies appropriate strategies to solve multiplication and division problems MA3-MR-02 new Constructs and completes number sentences involving multiplicative relations, applying the order of operations to calculations MA1-CSQ-01 new Uses number bonds and the relationship between addition and subtraction to solve problems involving partitioning MA1-FG-01 new Uses the structure of equal groups to solve multiplication problems, and shares or groups to solve division problems
VCMNA094 Recognise the importance of repetition of a process in solving problems VCAVAV030 Select and apply visual conventions, materials, techniques, technologies and processes specific to different art forms when making artworks VCMNA089 Represent and solve simple addition and subtraction problems using a range of strategies including counting on, partitioning and rearranging parts VCMNA087 Recognise, model, read, write and order numbers to at least 100. Locate these numbers on a number line VCMNA090 Represent practical situations that model sharing VCAVAV026 Explore visual conventions and use materials, techniques, technologies and processes specific to particular art forms, and to make artworks VCMNA092 Recognise, describe and order Australian coins according to their value VCMNA139 Use a function machine and the inverse machine as a model to apply mathematical rules to numbers or shapes VCMNA091 Recognise and describe one-half as one of two equal parts of a whole VCMNA181 Identify and describe factors and multiples of whole numbers and use them to solve problems VCMNA194 Follow a mathematical algorithm involving branching and repetition (iteration) VCMNA192 Describe, continue and create patterns with fractions, decimals and whole numbers resulting from addition and subtraction VCMNA164 Define a simple class of problems and solve them using an effective algorithm that involves a short sequence of steps and decisions VCMNA163 Use equivalent number sentences involving addition and subtraction to find unknown quantities VCMNA138 Describe, continue, and create number patterns resulting from performing addition or subtraction

Australian Curriculum covers QLD / SA / WA / NT / TAS / ACT.

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