Pi in Archimedes and the Door of Science by Jeanne Bendick
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Theme: |
Pi
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Grades: |
9 - 12
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Subject: |
Math
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Duration: |
one class session
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Standards
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Florida State Learning Standards
- Solve real world problems using measures of circumference, arc length, and areas of circles and sectors.
- The student will listen to, read, and discuss familiar and conceptually challenging text.
Note that standards in this lesson plan are for example only. This lesson can be easily adapted to meet your state's specific standards.
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Objectives: |
The student will:
- Listen or read Archimedes and the Door of Science by Jeanne Bendick.
- Explain the concept of Pi.
- Explain the contribution Archimedes made to finding the area of a circle.
- Find the area of a circle.
- Relate the number of Pi to the numerical calendar date.
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