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Fibonacci Spiral

Be in awe of the remarkable beauty of mathematics in nature!

Have you ever stopped and noticed the spirals that are everywhere in nature? Did you know these spirals are bursting with surprising mathematical properties?

This interdisciplinary math activity leads students to study the Fibonacci sequence and some of its uses.


  • This is a very interesting activity to do when you have more time. Some students might have a harder time drawing the spiral. Afterward, you can suggest to your students to go outside and look for Fibonacci spirals in nature.

  • Planning notes

  • This is a very interesting activity to do when you have more time. Some students might have a harder time drawing the spiral. Afterward, you can suggest to your students to go outside and look for Fibonacci spirals in nature.

  • Planning notes