Apple Pi
Grade:
6th to 8th
Author:
Christopher Johnston
Using estimation and measurement
skills, students will determine the ratio of circumference to diameter and
explore the meaning of . Students will
discover the circumference and area formulas based on their investigations.
Math
Content
Students will:
- Discover the ratio and meaning of π.
- Discover the formula for finding the circumference of
circles.
- Discover the formula for finding the area of circles.
NCTM Standards and Expectations- Apply geometric concepts in modeling situations