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Discovering Pi

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Fourth graders are introduced and experiment with the concept of pi. Using this information, they discover the relationship between the circumference and diameter of circles. In groups, they practice measuring the circumference of round objects as well.

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circumference, circles, diameter, pi

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circumference, diameter, pi, math
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Grade
4th
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Math
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Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning

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