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Investigation of Pot Sherds

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Fourth graders review their prior knowledge on the concept of pi. Using broken pieces of pottery, they calculate the circumference from a section of the circle. In teams, they compete against one another to get the most accurate measurements.

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pottery, ceramics, clay, pi

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pi, pottery, 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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