3–7 Jul 2023
Faculty of Science, UPJS, Košice, Slovakia
Europe/Bratislava timezone

Fibonacci sequence in interdisciplinary laboratory: from electric nets to elastic springs

6 Jul 2023, 14:40
20m
Room 1H (Socrates)

Room 1H

Socrates

Oral presentation Lab work and experiments in physics education Hybrid session - later

Speaker

Roberto Capone

Description

An interdisciplinary teaching activity in the Physics laboratory is described here using the hands-on methodology to experiment with high school students, an interdisciplinary learning crunch focused on the Fibonacci sequence. Students were involved in the equivalent resistance calculation of an infinite two-dimensional electrical circuit. In the laboratory, they built a system of resistances and, analogically, a system of springs, and they verified the same symmetric properties by rediscovering the gold number. The students developed content knowledge, critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and communication skills. The hands-on experience increased students' motivation and participation, making them more involved in the educational process.

How would you like to present your contribution? Live in Košice (time slot to be allotted based on the programme)
Target education level (primary) Upper-secondary education
Target education level (secondary, optional) Lower-secondary education

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