Pi Day Activities for Middle School

Pi Day is a math holiday that occurs every year on March 14. This numerical date was selected as the official day of Pi, because the digits are 3.14. There are many different ways to celebrate Pi Day in middle school. Let’s look at four Pi Day Activities you can use with your students.

1. Pi Day Activities

Students can complete differentiated activities to show how Pi relates to the real world. Students will learn about the history of Pi, the number Pi, how to use Pi, and much more. Topics reviewed include Order of Operations, Integers, Finding Circumference of a Circle, Finding Area of a Circle, Measurement with inches, Line Plots, Radius, Diameter, Parts of a Circle, Geometry, Graphing, Data, Statistics, Bar Graphs, and the number Pi, and more.

Pi Day Activities Features:

• 7 different Engaging Math Activities
• NO PREP, Print &; GO Activities! (Only materials needed: 2-10 different colored crayons or markers, and a pencil).
• FUN & rigorous activities centered on middle school math curriculum
• HIGH QUALITY CLIPART is included
• Topics covered: Order of Operations, Integers, Finding Circumference of a Circle, Finding Area of a Circle, Measurement with inches, Line Plots, Radius, Diameter, Parts of a Circle, Geometry, Graphing, Data, Statistics, Bar Graphs, and the number Pi
• Print Version is ready to go
• Digital Version for Google Classroom included too

2. Pi Day Math Stations

What is Pi Day? These Pi Day math stations are perfect for March 14th! They are intended to help students understand Pi in its relation to the world and mathematics. Students will rotate through the eight different Pi Day math stations to learn the history of Pi, the formulas associated with Pi for circumference and area, and other key Pi concepts.

Pi Day Math Stations Features:

• 8 different stations to engage students
• Teacher facilitated activity for 60-90 minutes of classroom time
• BONUS “Pi Eating” Station Table Tent included!
• Student Station Guide or Student Mini Book of Pi helps students record their answers
• ANSWER KEY included

3. Pi Day Read Aloud

Read Aloud to your students about circumference. This math story will engage them in real world Geometry problems. The Sir Cumference and the Round Table Math Activities is a Read Aloud companion pack to the book “Sir Cumference and the Round Table Math Activities” by Cindy Neuschwander. It’s perfect for reading in Math class with your students. Included in this packet are comprehension questions, discussion questions, math conceptual activity, teacher directions, and a read aloud report.

Sir Cumference and the Round Table Activities Features:

• 4 different Engaging Math & Reading Activities
• NO PREP, Print & GO Activities! (Only materials needed: scissors, tape/glue, card stock or stiff paper, crayons or markers, and a pencil).
• FUN & rigorous activities centered on reading in middle school math curriculum
• Topics covered: Geometry, Equations

4. Pi Day Paper Chain, Word Scramble, and Ideas

These fun Pi Day worksheets include a paper chain, word scramble and a guide for you as you plan Pi day in your classroom. Make it a fun day this year and plan ahead. Create a paper chain of 100 digits of Pi, or find words related to Pi Day in the fun word scramble. Choose what’s best for your classroom.

Included:

• list of 30+ activities for Pi Day
• concept development activities for grades K-12
• activities with NO PREP
• Pi Day Word Scramble worksheet and answer key included
• Pi Day Paper Chain NO PREP worksheet activity included

PI DAY MATH ACTIVITIES BUNDLE

What’s a party without Pi? This Pi Day Activities Middle School Bundle is perfect for your classroom celebration on March 14th. Included in the bundle are math stations, math activities, math worksheets, math printables, math read aloud, math crafts and more. Not only is it does it help your students with their critical thinking and problem solving skills, but it also gives students review of geometry and equations. Use this bundle for classwork, fast finishers, or Math Workshops.

Pi Day Bundle Features:

• 8 different math stations to engage students
• Answer Keys for all math stations
• Student answer guide for math centers
• Pi Day Math {2 versions with answer key}
• Distance of a Pie {with answer key}
• How Much Pie? {with answer key}
• Pie Radii {with answer key}
• Create Pi City {with directions & example}
• Pi Number Stats {2 student response papers & teacher reference}
• Pi Day Selfie
• 4 Read Aloud activities and math craft
• Paper Chain Pi number craft
• Pi Day Word scramble