Mathematics in the
Modern World
Mathematics in Our
World
Mathematics in Our World
One of the natures of mathematics.
● The basic or inherent features of something, especially
when seen as characteristics of it.
Other natures of mathematics to be discuss in topics 2 and 3.
Mathematics in Our World
Core Idea
Mathematics is a useful way to think about nature
and our world.
Topic 1 – Mathematics in Our World
Sub Topics:
1. Importance and Definition of Mathematics
2. Patterns and Numbers in Nature and the World.
3. The Fibonacci Sequence
Lesson objectives
After the end of the lesson, students will be able to
1. Define mathematics in his/her own words.
2. Articulate the importance of mathematics in one’s life.
3. Express appreciation for mathematics as a human endeavor.
4. Identify patterns in nature and regularities in the world.
Lesson objectives
After the end of the lesson, students will be able to
5. Appreciate the nature and uses of mathematics in everyday life.
6. Establish the relationship between the Fibonacci sequence with the
golden ratio.
7. Investigate the relationship of the golden ratio and Fibonacci
number in natural world.
8. Determine the application of the Golden ratio in arts and
architecture.
Definitions of
Mathematics
Definition of Mathematics
Mathematics is a branch of science, which deals
with numbers and their operations.
● It involves calculation, computation, solving of
problems etc.
Definition of Mathematics
From a dictionary,
Mathematics is the science of space,
measurement, quantity and magnitude.
● It is exact, precise, systematic and a logical
subject.
Definition of Mathematics
Mathematics is the study of quantity, structure, space and
change.
● It has historically developed, through the use of abstraction
and logical reasoning.
● From counting, calculation, measurement, and the study of
the shapes and motions of physical objects.
Definition of Mathematics
Mathematics is a branch of science that deals
with patterns.
● Patterns are regular, repeated or recurring forms
or designs.
● Forms can be numbers, shapes, figures etc.
Definition of Mathematics
Mathematics has originated from numbers, and
number system is a special field of it, from which
other branches of mathematics are developed.
● It is systematized, organized and an exact branch
of science.
Definition of Mathematics
“There are many definitions of mathematics but
none of it is universally accepted”
Importance of
Mathematics
Importance of Mathematics
1. Mathematics able a person to count, add,
subtract, multiply and divide.
Importance of Mathematics
2. Exposure to mathematics helps a person
developed an analytic mind.
● It also assists in better organization of ideas and
accurate expression of thoughts.
Importance of Mathematics
3. Mathematics helps a person in his recreational
activities such as video games, computer games,
puzzles, riddles, hockey, football, basketball etc.
Importance of Mathematics
4. Mathematics reveals the secrets of nature.
● We see so much of symmetry around us and have a deep
sense of awareness and appreciation of patterns. Observe
any natural thing and find out symmetry or pattern in it.
● Mathematics runs in the veins of natural sciences like
Physics and Astronomy. These subjects is inextricably
incorporated with world and the natural phenomena.
Importance of Mathematics
● A common man is being increasingly dependent upon the
application of science and technology in the day-to-day
activities of life.
● Mathematics is around us. It is present in different forms
and in almost all human activities. All are done pretty
unconsciously without a thought being spared for the use of
mathematics.
Importance of Mathematics
5. On a general level, far away from dealing with the
higher mathematical concepts, the importance of
mathematics for a common man is underpinned.
Patterns and Numbers
in Nature and the
World.
Patterns and Numbers in Nature and the World
Patterns in nature are visible regularities of form found in
the natural world and can also be seen in the universe.
Man has developed a formal system of thought for recognizing,
classifying and exploiting patterns which we called
mathematics.
Patterns and Numbers in Nature and the World
By applying mathematics to organize and systematize ideas
about patterns, we have discovered a pattern in nature.
Nature patterns which are not just to be admired, they are vital
clues to the rules that govern natural process.
What are the different
objects in nature that
shows patterns?
Snowflakes
Patterns in snowflakes
1. All snowflakes contain six
fold symmetry.
2. No two snowflakes are
exactly the same.
Fishes
Patterns in fishes
They have spots or stripes.
Some Spotted Fishes Puffer Fish
Handfish
Boxfish
Trunkfish
Jawfish
Tilapia
Some Striped Fishes Head Stander Fish
Tropical Marine
Fish
Angel Fish
Burrfish
Butterfly Fish
Silver Dollar Fish
Cheetah
Dalmatian
Hyena
Pattern in these animals
They have spots.
Leopard
Tiger
Snake
Zebra
Pattern in these animals
They have stripes.
Forest Antelope
Giraffe
Pattern in Giraffe
Giraffe has blotches.
Dragonfly
Butterfly
Cricket
Pattern in these insects
They have stripes.
Beetle
Dragon fly eyes and wings
Pattern observe in Dragon
Fly eyes and wings
Dragon fly eyes has
repeated hexagon shaped
pattern while its wings has
repeated shaped pattern.
Flying Geese
Pattern observe in flying Geese
Flying Geese formation is
letter V pattern.
Starlings
Pattern observe in flying
Starlings
Flying Starlings formation is
in tornado shaped pattern.
Mackerels
Pattern observe in group of
Mackerels
Group of mackerels form a
ball shaped pattern.
Spiderweb
Pattern observe in Spiderweb
Spiderweb has repeated
shaped pattern starting from the
innermost part to the outermost
part of the web.
Bee Hive or Bee Honeycomb
Pattern observe in Bee Hive
Bee hive has repeated hexagon
shaped pattern.
Foam Bubbles
Pattern observe in Foam
Bubbles
Foam bubbles has repeated
hexagon shaped pattern.
Dessert Sands
Pattern in Dessert Sands
Dessert sands produces
sand dunes that looks like
small waves.
Symmetry
What is symmetry?
Symmetry is a sense of harmonious and beautiful
proportion of balance.
Two Main Types of Symmetry
1. Bilateral Symmetry
2. Radial or Rotational Symmetry
What is Bilateral symmetry?
It is a symmetry in which the left and right sides of the
organism can be divided into approximately mirror image of
each other along the midline.
Living Things Exhibiting Bilateral Symmetry
1. Humans 2. Insects 3. Plants 4. Animals 5. Flowers
Living Things Showing Bilateral Symmetry
Euphorbia Philodendron
Palm Tree leaves
leaves
Living Things Showing Bilateral Symmetry
Grasshopper Fly
Dragon fly Cochroach Ant Spider
Living Things Showing Bilateral Symmetry
Crab Fishes Lobster
Sting ray Turtle Squid
Living Things Showing Bilateral Symmetry
Dog Zebra Tiger Deer
Elephant Cow Horse Cat
Living Things Showing Bilateral Symmetry
Pigeon Penguin Owl Vulture
Dove Parrot Rooster Eagle
Living Things Showing Bilateral Symmetry
Humans
What is radial symmetry?
It is a symmetry around a fixed point known as center and it
can be either cyclic or dihedral.
Living Things Exhibiting Radial Symmetry
1. Sea animals such as Jelly fish (4), Star fish (5) etc.
2. Flowers such as Trillium(3), Columbine (5), etc.
3. Fruits such as apple (5), Melon, Kiwi, Oranges etc.
Living Things Showing Radial Symmetry
Living Things Showing Radial Symmetry
Star Fish Jelly Fish
Living Things Showing Radial Symmetry
Columbine Lilies
Trillium Blood root
Spirals
What is a logarithmic spiral?
It is also known as growth spiral.
It is a self-similar spiral curve which often appears in nature.
It was first described by Rene Descartes and was later
investigated by Jacob Bernoulli.
It is more evident in plants and also present in typhoon,
whirlpool, galaxy or milky way, tail of chamelion and shell.
What are the different
objects in nature that
has spiral patterns?
Objects Showing Spiral Patterns
Cauliflower
Spiral Aloe Fern Spiral
Cabbage
Brocolli
Objects Showing Spiral Patterns
Typhoon Ocean waves Galaxy
Objects Showing Spiral Patterns
Whirlpool Spiral Worm Spiky Shell
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