Pi Day - Archimedes Note Packet, Activities, and Lesson Plans

Ignite a Spark of Curiosity: Explore the Genius of Archimedes!

"Eureka!" Embark on a captivating journey into the life and discoveries of one of history's greatest minds, Archimedes.

This comprehensive learning package offers:

• Over 40 pages of engaging activities:
  • Interactive Smart Board activities
  • Guided student notes with embedded formative assessments
  • Hands-on exploratory and discovery activities
  • Lesson plans and teacher's guide for seamless implementation

• Interdisciplinary learning: Bridge the gap between Science, Math, Physics, and Literacy
• Content alignment: Covers over 30 Common Core standards
• Exploration through discovery: Students experience Archimedes' discoveries firsthand.

Uncover the wonders of:

• Archimedes' life and legacy
• His groundbreaking discoveries and principles
• The amazing war machines he invented
• Scientific concepts like:
  • Surface area and volume
  • The method of exhaustion (discovering pi)
  • Buoyancy and water displacement
  • Levers and forces
• And much more!

Student Learning Objectives:

• Explore Archimedes' life and significant events.
• Discover his inventions and contributions to math and science.
• Reinforce reading and decoding skills through guided notes.
• Put theory into practice with models and formulas.
• Continuously assess understanding with ongoing assessments.

Spark a passion for learning and ignite a love for science and math!

This comprehensive package is a valuable resource for educators seeking to engage students in a captivating exploration of Archimedes' brilliance.

Download the preview and unleash the "Eureka!" moment in your classroom!