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An abstract tree with repeating group patterns in a spiral highlighted in yellow.The shape faintly resembles a lobster.

Inquiries-Week 10: Self-Descriptive

Introduction In this inquiry, we build a sequence from a single 2. The first rule of this sequence is that it has to describe itself. Starting with Two Here is a 2. 2 It says, "There are two here." The first number is a 2, so the next

a tree growing and shrinking gif

Big Bounce as a Tree

a gif of circle popping that have diameters of fibonacci numbers

Popping Fibonacci

$A toothpick fractal being drawn on graph paper$

52 Weeks of Math Activities

Week 39: Toothpicks

A box of toothpicks can lead to an afternoon of entertainment. This week learners can play with the toothpick sequence. The sequence produces really interesting geometries and lines as it grows. I recommend watching Numberphile’s Youtube video on this sequence here. There is also OEIS’ website that allows for

Toothpick Worms GIF

Toothpick Worms GIF

Go here to play with a generator: http://oeis.org/A139250/a139250.anim.html [http://oeis.org/A139250/a139250.anim.html]

$Kitty is sleeping and dreaming of a toothpick fractal made of kitties sleeping in the same position$

Kitty’s Toothpick Dream

And for some fun play with toothpicks go here: http://oeis.org/A139250/a139250.anim.html [http://oeis.org/A139250/a139250.anim.html]

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