Pi Day

• “The earliest known official or large-scale celebration of Pi Day was organized by Larry Shaw in 1988 at the San Francisco Exploratorium, with staff and public marching around one of its circular spaces, then consuming fruit pies.” *

• So, what about MRSA? What have you done in the past?

*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pi_Day

Preparing for Pi Day

• Every 6th, 7th & 8th grade student will be required to complete a project.

• Each class will determine a winning presentation based project.

• Every class needs to donate a minimum of 10 “Pi” desserts, paper goods, and plasticware.

• Each student is to bring in his/her own drink.

Pi Day

Students will explore the world of pi from 8:30 – 11:15.

After lunch, students will:- Present memorized digits of pi

(Spelling Bee style)– Present the 6 winning

presentations– Sashay in a Pi Day t-shirt fashion

show– Eat Pi desserts– Return to homeroom to debrief

the experience

What’s in a Pi Project?

• Each project must:– Honor Pi – Research Pi’s foundation & evolution– Possess professional qualities in its

presentation• These components are discussed with

more detail in your scoring guide.

Honoring Pi• To receive an A,

students must:– Provide a project

that is informative, unique and entertaining

– Evoke interest or emotion

– Maintain a level of respect for Pi

Research Pi

• In order to receive an A, students must:– Demonstrate knowledge of the foundations of

pi– Reference the evolution of pi through

calculation, cultural recognition, or application– Provide one interesting fact about pi

Professional Projects• In order to receive an A, students must:

– Provide a project that is clean, concise, and purposefully constructed (i.e. pencil & printer paper does not constitute a professional poster)

– Citations are used when referencing information NOT provided directly from the student

Format Options

• Memorize digits of Pi• Create a T-Shirt• Write a poem, story,

cartoon, or song• Develop a lesson

using PowerPoint, Prezi, or other presentation software

• Create a poster, advertisement, or greeting card

• Develop a sound track for Pi Day

• Create a dance routine, skit, or other performance