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What do rivers have to do with pi? Scholars view a video in the Numberphile Pi playlist that explains how pi relates to the sinuosity of rivers. On average, dividing the meandering length of the river by the straight-line length—supposedly—results in pi.
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Instructional Ideas
- Team up with an earth science teacher for a cross-curricular lesson
- Have pupils measure rivers on maps to see if they get similar results
Classroom Considerations
- Note that the video mentions advanced topics, such as fractal geometry and fluid dynamics
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Narrator's enthusiasm is contagious
- Thorough explanations make the concept easier to understand
Cons
- None