National
National Pi Day Math Activities Name: ____________________________________Period______________Date_____________
Task 1: Measurement Activity: Individually, or as a group, measure the items using the same unit (inches or centimeters) and using calculators, find the given ratio and area. (Tip: to find ratio, use Circumference divided by Diameter) 𝛑 = C/d
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1. Bagel |
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2. Donut |
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3. Pie |
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4. Soda Can |
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5. Tortilla |
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Task 2: Video Summary: Identify 2 facts you think are important from the videos watched in class today.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zbnm0zuWfvk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cC0fZ_lkFpQ
(The Math Antics video is a little long. Watch closely for the topic of pi at 3:30.)
Fact 1: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Fact 2: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Task 3: Show what you know: Individually, or as a group, complete questions about circles on the accompanying worksheet.
Using www.math-aids.com, create a worksheet that will assess students content knowledge in solving for radius, diameter, and/or area of circles, using the following resources: ruler, calculator, pencil and paper, and using 3.14 for Pi.