On March 14, math enthusiasts around the world will celebrate Pi Day. Education World has gathered a list of stories teachers can use for their K-12 classrooms. This article lists children's books as well as stories from resource TeachPi.org for older students can refer to on Pi Day.
"March 14 fell on a Saturday in 2009, but that didn‘t stop things from heating up in the week leading up to it. On Monday, March 8th, Representative Bart Gordon of Tennessee introduced House Resolution 224, officially called 'Supporting the designation of Pi Day, and for other purposes.' As the chairman of the House Committee on Science and Technology, Gordon’s intent was clear: to use the holiday as a platform for making a statement about the importance of math and science education in America."
Article by Kassondra Granata, Education World Contributor
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