Golden Ratio Project
Introduction:
Mathematics is a perfect example of the order and patterns that exist in the world. One example of this is what is called the Golden Ratio, otherwise known as phi.
Many have come to believe that objects whose measurements match the Golden Ratio are more pleasing to the eye! Your mission during this activity is ultimately to determine the answer to the following "driving question":
Do you believe that there is enough evidence that objects whose measurements match the Golden Ratio are more pleasing to the eye? What evidence can you find to prove or disprove this opinion? (for example, in art, architecture, nature)
Many have come to believe that objects whose measurements match the Golden Ratio are more pleasing to the eye! Your mission during this activity is ultimately to determine the answer to the following "driving question":
Do you believe that there is enough evidence that objects whose measurements match the Golden Ratio are more pleasing to the eye? What evidence can you find to prove or disprove this opinion? (for example, in art, architecture, nature)
Background
In this step, you will be getting background knowledge about the Golden Ratio. Please visit the following websites:
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Application
Driving Question: Is beauty more than just skin deep? Does the Golden Ratio define true beauty? In this step, you will take your picture and use the worksheet to measure various parts of your face. From there, you will place the Golden Ratio mask over your face to see how well it matches.
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Extension
Driving Question: Is beauty more than just skin deep? Does the Golden Ratio define true beauty? In this step, you will take a picture of a celebrity of your choice and place the Golden Ratio mask over their face to see how well it matches. From their, you will use the online worksheet to measure various parts of their face.
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Reflection
Driving Question: Are teenagers judging themselves by an unrealistic standard? In this step, you will reflect on the use of technology to modify photographs of individuals and celebrities.
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