Unravel the mystery behind the infamous number pi. Scholars complete a series of activities that explores where pi comes from, its digits and estimation strategies. Pupils should be ready to measure, calculate, and look for patterns to develop a better understanding of pi.

Concepts

pi, circumference, diameter, radius, patterns, irrational numbers

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Use as an exploratory activity during a Pi Day celebration
• Have pupils bring in different sizes of circular objects to incorporate in the activity

Classroom Considerations

• Learners should be proficient with measuring with a ruler

Pros

• Includes an answer key with explanations
• Individuals use their own data to make conclusions

Cons

• None

Common Core

7.G.B.4