Pi Day Problems

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STEM Wednesday, Browne Middle School, March 5th, 2014

Presenters:  Ms. Buendia, Ms. Ledesma, Ms. Moore

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EXPLORE/EXPLAIN

Let’s Review Some Formulas:

  • What formula do we use if we want to measure the outside only of a circle?  What is the difference between lateral and total surface area? What are the units?

  • What formula do we use if we want to measure the outside of a cylinder?  What are the units?

  • What formula do we use if we want to measure the space inside a cylinder? What are the units?

  • What formula do we use if we want to measure the space inside a sphere? What are the units?

Pi Day Problems

ELABORATE

1)    Which size pizza was the better deal?

2)   Why might you want to get a smaller pizza?

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