Pi Day STEM: A Celebration of Mathematics
In this one-time course, learners will discover that the pi constant is used in real-world applications through three fun STEM activities.
Danita
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4.8
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What's included
1 live meeting
1 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
In this course students will be taught the mathematical constant pi and how it is used in real life. The topics covered will include: 1. Create a treat (to have at the end) - make a pie and use the constant pi to make some calculations (before eating it) 2. NASA mission - Students will use pi to compare Mars landing sites and calculate the length of a year for one of the most distant objects in the solar system 3. Navigation and Maps - Students will learn how maps are wrong and how pi is used to navigate the globe Each of the sections will have its own section in the workbook provided along with a short presentation (5-10 minutes)
Learning Goals
Students will learn real world applications of the pi constant and gain more knowledge on what the public constant is.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Since we will be using the oven parents should supervise learners. Hot pies and ovens should be handled cautiously.
The pie ingredients do not contain allergens such as soy, nuts, or dairy. However when purchasing or making your own pie dough you should note that there are vegan and non-vegan options.
Finally, the pie is not meant to be consumed by one person, so learners should share the pie when they are done in the class with their household.
Supply List
2 Workbooks (provided the week before class) Ruler String 6 cups (900 grams) Frozen or fresh blueberries (thawed) 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp (125 grams) Sugar, divided 1/4 cup Cornstarch Zest of 1 Lemon 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp Neutral oil, like coconut Pie dough (your favorite recipe or store bought)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello! am a scientist and adventurer. I have a Masters degree in Animal Science with minors in Chemistry and Fish & Wildlife. I started my journey investigating sheep and goats, went on to study shrimp and zooplankton, and have many years of experience teaching STEM to students from preschool up to college.
The classes that I am currently teaching cover Food Science, Animal Science, Ichthyology, STEM experiments, and Women in STEM.
All my classes are anchored in exciting themes such as "Surviving a Zombie Apocalypse through STEM", "Interesting Animals from A to Z", and "Microscopic Adventures!". I generally have a short presentation which I try to keep 5-10 minutes long with the rest of the class time working with hands on learning. I create all my own high-quality material that your students will enjoy engaging with. My classroom is inclusive to all.
Interesting facts about myself:
1) I am an identical twin.
2) I have studied seabirds in Antarctica.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$10
per classMeets once
90 min
Completed by 23 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
3-12 learners per class
