Fibonacci Numbers Worksheet
Explore the fascinating world of Fibonacci numbers, their patterns, and presence in nature with this Grade 7 math worksheet.
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Fibonacci Numbers Exploration
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The Fibonacci sequence is a series of numbers where each number is the sum of the two preceding ones, usually starting with 0 and 1. The sequence begins: 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, ...
1. Write the next five numbers in the Fibonacci sequence starting from 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, , , , , .
2. If a Fibonacci sequence starts with 1, 3, then the next three numbers would be , , .
3. Which of the following numbers is NOT a Fibonacci number?
8
13
17
21
4. In the Fibonacci sequence, what is the sum of the 5th and 6th terms (starting with 0 as the 1st term)?
8
13
5
3
5. Explain in your own words how the Fibonacci sequence is generated.
6. The Fibonacci sequence only appears in mathematics and has no real-world applications.
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The Fibonacci sequence can be found in many natural phenomena. For example, the number of petals on many flowers often follows a Fibonacci number.
7. Give an example of where the Fibonacci sequence, or a related pattern, can be observed in nature. Describe what you observe.