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Curated OER

Pi Day (March 14)

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders determine the value of ? by measuring the circumference and diameter of circular objects such as soup cans, Oreo cookies, etc..
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Curated OER

PRE ALGEBRA

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders find missing angles of triangles, quadrilaterals and angles formed by parallel lines cut by a transversal. They use area formulas to find the area of a figure; find the complement and supplement of a given angle; and know...
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Curated OER

e, pi, and Exponential Functions

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students investigate e, pi and exponents. In this calculus instructional activity, students define constants and non-constants using, pi, e and exponents as an example. They use the TI to work the problems in this instructional activity.
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Unit Plan
Buffalo State

Adding and Subtracting Integers Unit

For Teachers 6th - 7th Standards
Just because one integer is larger than another doesn't mean it will make sense right away. Go beyond note taking and show learners, through the use of algebra tiles and a Four-Pan Algebra Balance, how the numbers relate to one another...
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Curated OER

Binary Math

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this physics worksheet, students perform a series of mathematical operations involving binary numbers to answer 11 questions.
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K12 Reader

Anatomy of a Circle

For Students 4th - 5th Standards
Make sure your learners are well-versed in circles with a reading passage. Pupils will pick up some important circle-related terms as they read and respond to the five included questions.
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Unit Plan
Curated OER

Geometry In Space

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students Fulfill the requirements of Texas Standards as it relates to math and science. In this circle lesson, students identify the arcs and angles of a circle as it relates to Pi. They solve real life scenarios using space as an example.
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Interactive
Curated OER

Math on the Ragbrai-Using the Proper Tools to Solve Problems

For Students 4th - 6th
In this problem solving tools worksheet, students complete a set of 10 multiple choice questions. Worksheet is labeled as a "pre test." 
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Curated OER

Three Tangent Circles

For Students 9th - 12th
In this tangent circles instructional activity, students use pi to solve a problem involving tangent circles.  This one-page instructional activity contains 1 problem.  The answer is provided at the bottom of the page.
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Curated OER

Comprehension Through The Very Hungry Caterpillar

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students sequence seven events from "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by matching the correct event with the day of the week. They recall details from the story as they unscramble words on a worksheet.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Multiply by Multiples of 10

For Students 4th
Using their problem-solving skills, 4th graders use multiplication to find the answers to six questions. In this simple worksheet, students practice multiplying numbers by multiples of ten. This is a easy and quick way to have students...
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Curated OER

Lesson from the web

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students measure the circumference of an object to the nearest millimeter. They also measure the diameter. The relationship of the two measurements is taught and how the value of pi came into existence.
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Curated OER

Using the Proper Tools to Solve Problems

For Students 7th - 8th
In this word problem worksheet, students complete ten multiple choice word problems by choosing the correct mathematical operation. This is an interactive worksheet.
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Curated OER

Measuring the Earth (Eratoshenes' method)

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders engage in problem solving, communicating, reasoning, and connecting to represent and solve problems, using geometric models.
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Curated OER

Chess Lesson Plans

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students discover the game of chess. In this critical thinking instructional activity, students learn the rules for each chess piece and the game as a whole. Students use critical thinking, problem solving, logic, and reasoning skills to...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Estimation Quiz: Use a Table

For Students 5th - 6th
In this estimation worksheet, students use information about planets, given in a table, to complete a 16 question quiz. Answers are included on page 2. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Curated OER

Rain

For Teachers 1st
First graders find patterns and draw and describe them
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Microsoft

Variables

For Teachers 6th - 8th
You won't want to replace the resource with anything else. Future computer scientists use Minecraft to learn about variables in computer coding. They engage in several activities to master the variable code block, then apply it in an...
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Pi Day

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Need some ideas for Pi Day on March 14th? You can get some great resources at this location. There are all kinds of links available.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Holidays for Kids: Pi Day

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about Pi Day. The history and facts about this holiday which celebrates math and the number pi.
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Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Pi

For Students 6th - 8th
Explains what Pi is and how it is calculated. Gives suggestions for how to calculate it yourself and a tip for remembering it to nine decimal places. Includes a set of practice questions.