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Discovering Pi

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders measure circumference and diameter to the nearest eighth of an inch, record measurements on a spreadsheet, and use the internet to complete a "scavenger hunt" of facts concerning pi.
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Worksheet
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Practica de pronunciación y ortografía: pa, pe, pi, po, pu

For Students 6th - 8th
If your beginning Spanish speakers familiarize themselves with the syllable combinations pa, pe, pi, po, and pu, they will have an easier time pronouncing unknown words that use the same syllables. Read the list of words provided here...
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Ocean Explorer

Easy as Pi

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Seamounts are large, extinct volcanoes that rise up from the bottom of the ocean floor. They are a relatively new landform in the scientific community, and this lesson invites learners to learn about the amazing diversity of life found...
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Worksheet
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Lisa Simpson and Math

For Students 9th - 12th
In this algebra worksheet, high schoolers ponder life's questions presented in several episodes of The Simpson's. They calculate the square root of 1 million and verify known facts concerning pi. There are 9 questions.
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Organizer
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Pi's Religion: A Survey

For Students 10th - 12th
What religion does Pi practice in Life of Pi? Actually, he experiments with several religions, so help your readers keep track with this graphic organizer. There are four columns to guide readers: gods, practices, differences, and how...
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Approximating Pi

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students approximate Pi using the lower and upper bound for the constant. In this algebra instructional activity, students work in groups of two to graph a circle and approximate Pi using the circumference. They repeat their estimation...
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Circles and Pi

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Learners identify the relationship between the radius and Pi. In this geometry lesson, students calculate the circumference and area of a circle. They create visuals to help them see how the circumference relates to Pi.
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Discovering The Ratio Pi And The Diameter

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners relate the ratio of Pi to the diameter of a circle. In this geometry activity, students investigate the relationship of the chord of the circle the the number Pi. They define ration, chord, circumference and diameter and find...
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Study Guide
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Life of Pi by Yann Martel: Study Guide - Mini Essays

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this online interactive literature instructional activity, students respond to 9 short answer and essay questions about Yann Martel's Life of Pi. Students may check some of their answers online.
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Interactive
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Life of Pi

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, learners respond to 25 multiple choice questions about Yann Martel's Life of Pi. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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3.14159265

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discover the value of Pi.  In this value of Pi activity, students measure the circumference and diameter of various circles on their graphing calculator.  Students find the ratio of the circumference to the diameter and plot the...
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The Area of a Circle

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders find the circumference and diameter of several lids, show the relationship of the two measurements and derive the formula for finding the area of a circle. In this area of a circle lesson plan, 8th graders find...
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PRE ALGEBRA

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders find missing angles of triangles, quadrilaterals and angles formed by parallel lines cut by a transversal. They use area formulas to find the area of a figure; find the complement and supplement of a given angle; and know...
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Buffon's Needle An Analysis and Simulation

For Teachers 6th - 8th
If you dropped a needle on a lined sheet of paper what is the probability that the needle will cross one of the lines on the page?  Surprise your class with how calculating this probability can approximate pi. This question is known as...
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Lesson Planet Article
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Got Pi

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Your students can explore the mathematical concept of Pi with these lesson plans.
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Pi Mathematics

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students will measure common everyday objects in order to calculate pi. In this measurement lesson plan, students measure the circumference and diameters of objects and fill them into a chart which helps them calculate pi.
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Virginia Department of Education

Going the Distance

For Teachers 6th Standards
Estimate the value of one of the most famous irrational numbers. The hands-on lesson plan instructs classmates to measure the circumference and diameters of circles using yarn. The ratio of these quantities defines pi.
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Interactive
Shodor Education Foundation

Buffon's Needle

For Students 7th - 12th Standards
Find the needle on a lined paper. Pupils run a simulation of dropping a needle on a lined paper. The probability of the needle crossing at least one line is pi/2. After each trial, the interactive displays the approximation of pi based...
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Worksheet
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Discovering Pi

For Students 4th - 6th
In this discovering Pi worksheet, students read about finding Pi, then find diameter and circumference of circles. Text page numbers are referenced, but no text name is given.
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e, pi, and Exponential Functions

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students investigate e, pi and exponents. For this calculus lesson, students define constants and non-constants using, pi, e and exponents as an example. They use the TI to work the problems in this lesson.
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Finding Pi

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students participate in a hands-on activity with popcorn and a calculator in order to determine pi.
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Pi Day (March 14)

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders determine the value of ? by measuring the circumference and diameter of circular objects such as soup cans, Oreo cookies, etc..
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Pi Digit Distribution

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Learners study graphing skills and compare and contrast data sets. They compute pi through the first 50-100 digits and create a bar graph showing the frequencies of specific digits.
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Discovering Pi

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Pupils discover the formula for finding circumference using pi, and demonstrate it.

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