Numbers and Patterns in Nature
Was recently introduce to Vi Hart’s blog. Tons of inspirational mathematical games can be found on her blog, including a practical introduction to the Fibonacci spiral.
Finally, if you have not seen “Nature by Numbers”, well here is a real feast for your eyes… and soul.
Nature By Numbers – The Magic Spiral.
Some are familiar with the Fibonacci sequence, but if you’re not, I can’t think of a better example of it’s existence in nature.