Robotic rover on a moon-like surface with Earth in the distance. Thought bubble shows three smaller rovers in a grid pattern. Text "π/2" and "2 m" are visible.

Pi Day Activities for the Classroom

Pi Day Activities: Elementary School

Use these Pi Day lesson plans, problem sets, and articles to get students in grades 4 through 6 learning about STEM. Lessons and projects are aligned to NGSS and Common Core Math standards. These assignments can be done in any order and in part or in full as schedules allow.

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Rad Reflection: A ‘Pi in the Sky’ Math Challenge

In this illustrated math problem, students use pi to compare the area of the Hubble Space Telescope and Webb Telescope’s primary mirror.

Math

Grades 5, 7

<30 mins

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Frozen Formula: A 'Pi in the Sky' Math Challenge

In this illustrated math problem, students use the mathematical constant pi to calculate the volume of the alien ocean on Jupiter's moon Europa.

Math

Grades 4-6

<30 mins

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Dam Deduction: A 'Pi in the Sky' Math Challenge

In this illustrated math problem, students use the mathematical constant pi to determine the water output of a dam to assess its potential environmental impact.

Math

Grades 6-8

30 - 60 mins

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Roving Riddle: A 'Pi in the Sky' Math Challenge

Students use the mathematical constant pi to calculate how far the Curiosity rover has traveled on the Red Planet in this illustrated math problem.

Math

Grades 4-6

<30 mins

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Mars Marathon: A 'Pi in the Sky' Math Challenge

In this illustrated math problem, students use the mathematical constant pi to calculate how many times the Mars rover Opportunity's wheels rotated to get the rover to a marathon distance.

Math

Grades 4-6

<30 mins

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Satellite Solver: A 'Pi in the Sky' Math Challenge

In this illustrated math challenge, students use the mathematical constant pi to calculate how long it will take an Earth satellite to image the entire planet.

Math

Grades 4-6

<30 mins