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Did you know a mathematician's favorite dessert is a fruit "pi"? By participating in a fruit cutting activity, young mathematicians realize one constant—the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter is always pi. It is a perfect activity to incorporate on Pi Day.
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Instructional Ideas
- Collaborate with the physical education department at school so that the kinesthetic aspects of the lesson can be implmented during their PE time
- Invite scholars to bring in their favorite round fruit to use on the day of the lesson
Classroom Considerations
- Lesson requires Hula Hoops, round fruit to be cut, a large open space, and rulers
- Scholars should be familiar with pi
- Take food allergies into consideration prior to bringing in and eating certain types of fruit
Pros
- This lesson builds community and communication within the classroom and reinforces the concept of pi while keeping engagement through games
Cons
- None