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Our World of Circles: An Inquiry-Based Lab for Pi

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Grade Levels
5th - 8th
Resource Type
Standards
Formats Included
  • PDF
Pages
4 pages
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Description

In this activity, students "discover" what pi represents by measuring various circumferences and diameters of circular objects and identifying the pattern. This aims to provide deeper conceptual understanding of pi, and therefore assist students in understanding pi's many applications.
Total Pages
4 pages
Answer Key
N/A
Teaching Duration
45 minutes
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to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).
Know the formulas for the area and circumference of a circle and use them to solve problems; give an informal derivation of the relationship between the circumference and area of a circle.
Know the formulas for the volumes of cones, cylinders, and spheres and use them to solve real-world and mathematical problems.

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