Pi, or 3.141592653589793238462643383279502884197169399375105 and on and on and on … is a mathematical constant that never ends. We celebrate Pi Day because pi is often represented by π but is also shortened to 3.14 or 3/14 or March 14th.
1) Pies!
So what better way to celebrate than to make some pi(e) of your own?
Why not make a pie from your favorite book like pumpkin pasties from Harry Potter or lemon meringue from Amelia Bedelia? Check out our five pies ins(pie)red by our favorite books. There are many more recipes to try and incorporate pi into as well.
2) Pi History
How did Pi begin. With the ancient Babylonians, actually, 4000 years ago. Learn the history of Pi to become an expert on the subject!
3) YouTube Video on Pi
Ever think about what pi would look like if it was stretched out number by number, for a whole mile? Wouldn’t that be crazy? Yes, luckily the guys over at Numberphile, who we featured in our 10 YouTube Channels that Make Learning Fun post, are crazy and they did just that!
.14) Quick/Fun Facts
Take a fraction of your day to learn these 14 fun facts about pi!
Pi is the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter.
If you are still yearning for more information on pi, be sure to check out our other pi articles and activities.
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