Discovering Pi: String and Ruler Lab

Students measure the circumference and diameter of five round objects using string and rulers, then calculate ratios and their mean.

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Students measure the circumference and diameter of five round objects using string and rulers, then calculate ratios and their mean. Vocabulary, guided steps, data tables, worked examples, reflection prompts, and an explanation of pi are included.

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Students will measure the circumference and diameter of circular objects.
Students will calculate circumference-to-diameter ratios.
Students will find the mean of collected ratios.
Students will explain why the ratio approximates pi.

Discovering Pi: String and Ruler Lab

See exactly what you’ll get

Clear goals. Useful learning.

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