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Slice of Pi
http://www.simplescience.org/Lessons/Phys_Sci_Math/SP/Lesson0.htm
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This lesson uses WebImage, a Web-based customized version of ImageJ, to investigate the relationship between the circumference and diameter of a circle. Images of circular objects are provided, and, by measuring diameter and circumference, students are able to obtain an approximate value of Pi. They also explore the history behind Pi and how to find its value.
Intended for grade levels:
  • Middle (6-8)
Type of resource:
  • For the classroom:
    • Computer activity
    • Module / Unit
    • Tutorial
  • Visual:
    • Visualization - scientific
Subject:
  • Mathematics
  • Technology
Technical requirements:
Java
Internet Explorer (IE) browser
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
Copyright 2006 Center for Image Processing in Education (CIPE)
DLESE Catalog ID: SIMPLE-000-000-000-020
Educational standards:
  • National Science Education Standards (NSES):
    • 5-8:
      • A - Science as inquiry:
        • Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry
        • Understanding about scientific inquiry
      • E - Science and technology:
        • Understandings about sci. / tech.
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Publisher: Center for Image Processing in Education