Posted by on March 14, 2012
Today is March 14th, or 3/14. Also known as Pi Day around the world. 3, 1, and 4 are significant. Who knows why? Because they're "Pi." Let's spy why Pi isn't pie.
I asked Tamara Tesla what Pi is and she PIED ME! It was HILARIOUS. After I wiped the pie out of my eyes, she explained it to me like this, "Pi is 3.14159... It goes on forever! Pi is the number you get when you divide the distance around a circle (the CIRCUMFERENCE) by the distance across it (the DIAMETER)."
Pretty brainy stuff! So no matter how big your circle is, Pi stays the same. It's always going to be 3.14159... You can even do an experiment at home. You'll just need a measuring tape, something circular (like a tin can) and a calculator. Ask your parents for help if you need it.
Now for my FAVOURITE part of Pi Day... Alternate uses for PIES! Comment in this blog with your ideas for alternate uses for PIES. A few of you will get some Random Rox. Here are some examples to get your creative pie juices flowing:
(Mmmmmm delicioushhly delectable edible tasty math. Mmmmmmm.) Be sure to include a brief description of your creation. Yesterday's Random Rox recipients are coci28, smigster2, and iggylover9999999.
Keep your eyes at hand... and watch out for flying pies!
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