Source: NOVA

Duplicate Archimedes' geometrical approach to estimating pi by determining the difference in perimeters of polygons inscribed within and circumscribed outside a circle. Add sides to the polygons to decrease the difference and approximate pi.

Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12

Subjects: Math, Social Studies

Topics: Geometry and Spatial Sense. Measurement. World History: 1000 BCE-300 CE.

Resource Type: Interactive/Online Activity

Source: NOVA

Experience the construction of a pyramid by taking a virtual tour of the Great Pyramid.

Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12

Subjects: Math, Social Studies

Topics: Geometry and Spatial Sense. Measurement. Archeology. World History: 4000-1000 BCE. Anthropology/Cultures.

Resource Type: Interactive/Online Activity

Source: NOVA

Examine the design, materials and process for building the Great Pyramid by building a scale model of the Great Pyramid and comparing it to scale models of other objects.

Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12

Subjects: Math, Science & Tech

Topics: Geometry and Spatial Sense. Measurement. Design & Invention. Engineering.

Resource Type: Interactive/Online Activity

Source: NOVA

Investigate how the Pythagorean theorem works to define the relationship between the three sides of a right triangle and explore how the theorem is used in different situations.

Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12

Subjects: Math

Topics: Functions and Algebra. Geometry and Spatial Sense.

Resource Type: Interactive/Online Activity