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Finding Pi

Grade 7

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Math & Movement

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Use a string to measure the length of the diameter of the circle on the mat. Have the students measure the circumference of the circle in relation to the diameter. They will find out that the string goes around about 3 and 1/7 times. Explain that is why Pi is used to measure a circles circumference.

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