Phyllotaxis in flower seeds

How do flowers pack their seeds in neatly? Explore what different fractions of repeated turns do to the structure. Answer the abstract question: "What is the most irrational number?" with a clear visual confirmation.
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Ben Sparks —

 
Materialetype
Arbejdsark
Tags
golden  irrational  phi  phyllotaxis  ratio  rational  seeds  sunflower  turn 
Målgruppe (alder)
10 – 19+
Sprog
English (United Kingdom)
 
 

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