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are patterns that center on a point and moves in a circular path farther from
the given point.
A logarithmic spiral or growth spiral is a self-similar spiral curve which
often appears in nature. It was first described by Rene Descartes and was later
on investigated by Jacob Bernoulli. Examples of spirals are pine cones,
pineapples, hurricanes.
EXPLORE!
Instruction: Observe your sorroundings and look for things around you that
exhibits any of the patterns presented. Take a photo of these objects and
identify what kind of pattern is shown. Include a title of your photo and a
caption. Take 5 different pictures showing 5 different patterns. Have this be
printed in a short bond paper and label it properly. Follow this format for the
label:
Title of the photo:
Taken at (place):
Taken on (date):
Pattern:
This will be submitted ONE WEEK before the Midterm Examination.
