The History of Pi

Introduction

The mathematical constant , sometimes written as Pi, is approximately equal to3.14159... Each year, Pi Day is celebrated on March 14 by math enthusiasts around the world. You have been selected to explore the meaning of Pi and to celebrate Pi Daythrough online activities.

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Task

To prepare for these explorations, you will need to browse some lessons on circumference and area of circles. Next, you will engage in web-based inquiry to explore the meaning and history of Pi and calculations involving Pi. You will also explore the history of Pi Day and how it is celebrated. You can then celebrate Pi Day by engaging in online activities of your own choosing. Links to resources on Pi and Pi Day are provided. 

 

Process

Process I- Watch video & answer ONLY 5 of the Questions that you choose

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZ4CP0vTgEE 

  1. What is the relationship between the symbol and the word Pi?
  2. Who was Pi first used by?
  3. The value of Pi comes from what ratio?
  4. How long has Pi been known?
  5. Why is Pi called a mathematical constant?
  6. Why does Pi continue infinitely?
  7. What is a transcendental number?
  8. What number did Egyptians first use for Pi?
  9. Why is Pi an irrational number?
  10. How many digits of Pi are known?
  11. The Greek letter used to represent Pi is an abbreviation of the Greek word meaning what?
  12. Which mathematicians first used the symbol ? Why?
  13. Why is Pi Day celebrated on March 14?
  14. For how many years has Pi Day been celebrated?
  15. March 14 is also whose birthday?
  16. Who tried to find the first calculation of Pi?

Process II: Were you born on a Pi day?

Find where/if your birthday (MM/DD/YYYY) appears in the digits of Pi by using the Pi-Search Page.

Process III:Complete the Pi word search

Try they interactive and printable wordsearch on circles after you circle each word you MUST click "check word"

Process IV: Pi Debate

Watch this video about the Pi debate. Do you agree or disagree? 

https://www.khanacademy.org/math/recreational-math/vi-hart/pi-tau/v/pi-…;

Write a short argumentative paragraph. An argumentative or persuasive paragraph is one in which you try to convince the reader of something. You need to justify your reasons and try to convince others to agree.

 

Conclusion