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Lets Gather Round the Circle

Activity Overview

The students will measure the diameter and circumference of various round objects. They will discover the relationship between the circumference and diameter.

Before the Activity

Review how to perform a linear regression. Review of parts of a circle. Review basic moves on Cabri Jr.

During the Activity

Follow instructions provided in the attached .doc file.

After the Activity

'Archimedes Recipe for Pi'www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/teachers/activities/pdf/3010_archimed_01.pdf