Grab a Piece of the Pi!
OK, it’s that time of year again when teachers, students and mathematicians from all over the world honor the fun-loving irrational Greek figure pi (π). That’s right today is Pi Day—and you won’t want to miss this opportunity to make a lasting impression on your math students!
Back by popular demand is the TeachPi.org site, a one stop shop on the Web for finding and/or sharing teaching and learning ideas related to Pi Day. You name it and TeachPi.org most likely has it: lessons, stories, music, digit games, poetry, art and even tattoos!
My favorite part of the TeachPi.org web site? A link to the original gangsta rap, “Lose Yourself (In The Digits),” a parody of the well-known Eminem hit. Check out the video below created by students at the Fort Vancouver High School using the lyrics to this song.
Here’s another fun Pi video set to the tune of “American Pie” by Don McLean. (BTW—this is the G-rated version!)
Classroom Connection:
Use the resources and materials found on TeachPi.org to create some enthusiasm and appreciation for mathematics! And while you’re at it, have a piece of your favorite pie!