Sir Cumference & the Dragon of Pi [Pi] (Live Class)
Meet Sir Cumference, Lady Di of Ameter and Radius, as they adventure to change Sir Cumference back from a fire-breathing dragon in a quest to find a circle's magic number, in this one time class on understanding the importance of pi.
Beth Cusack, B.A. Edu, M.A. U.S. History
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(12)
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Beginning with story time, I will read "Sir Cumference & the Dragon of Pi" by Cindy Neuschwander. Then with a video clip on pi, we will examine the importance of 3.14. We will discuss what it is, why it is formed, and why it is important to understand. The students will then explore pi using circles found in their environment. The students will calculate the diameter and circumference of these objects. (PDF provided before the start of class.) Finally, I will provide a link enrichment activity for after class to continue the study of pi. This is a great introduction into pi, or a good review, for anyone who needs it.
Other Details
Supply List
PDF's (provided by instructor) Pencil Colored pencils, markers or crayons Notebook paper At least five circular objects String or Yarn Ruler (inches)
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
video clip on Pi: https://youtu.be/xfWdDmny314?si=bRiH3x4ZmEgS8Axo
"Sir Cumference and the Dragon of Pi" by Cindy Neuschwander
enrichment: https://www.mathsisfun.com/numbers/pi.html
Joined October, 2022
4.8
12reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
Missouri Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Texas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in History from University of Texas at San Antonio
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Dallas
Hello from Texas! Although I am currently residing in Texas, we move quite often and that has allowed me to have many different types of career experiences. I have tutored privately and through well-known organizations; taught in the public school classroom setting with a self-contained classroom (including 4th grade and Texas History); substituted and interned in private school classroom settings; instructed at the community college level (History); assisted with museum operations; and homeschooled my three munchkins. I have worked with early education all the way up to the community college level. My Bachelors is in childhood education with a Master's in American History. Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$25
per classMeets once
30 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
3-6 learners per class
