STEM Wednesday, Browne Middle School, March 5th, 2014
Presenters: Ms. Asberry, Dr. Bair, Ms. Kroll
ENGAGE
EXPLORE/EXPLAIN
Approximating Pi Recording Sheet
Circles with Inscribed and Circumscribed Polygons
ELABORATE
1) What is the circumference of the circle used in each picture? How do you know?
2) Why do you think we had you divide the perimeter of each figure by 7?
3) What do you think would happen if we had a 32-gon inscribed and circumscribed about the same sized circle, and found their perimeters?
Interactive of Approximating Pi
