kids vids banner

Today is Pi Day

Print Friendly, PDF & Email
Share to Google Classroom

Happy Pi Day, kids! Today, on March 14th, we celebrate one of the most fascinating numbers in mathematics: pi, which is represented by the Greek letter “π.”

Pi is a mathematical constant that represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. In other words, no matter how big or small a circle is, if you divide the distance around it by the distance across it, you’ll always get pi, which is approximately 3.14.

Pi Day is celebrated on March 14th because the date, written in the American date format, is 3/14, which matches the first three digits of pi. It’s a day for math enthusiasts all around the world to celebrate and appreciate the beauty of mathematics.

What are some fun ways to celebrate Pi Day?
You can bake a pie, participate in a pi memory contest (reciting as many digits of pi as possible), or solve some pi-themed puzzles and games.

In addition to being a fun and quirky holiday, pi has many real-world applications. Scientists use pi to calculate the circumference and area of circles, engineers use pi to design and build structures, and even the GPS in your phone uses pi to calculate your location!

So, whether you’re a math enthusiast or just looking for an excuse to eat pie, Pi Day is a fun and educational holiday to celebrate. Happy Pi Day, everyone!

1
Mahé Drysdale has won the Tauranga mayoralty by about 6,100...
1
Canine couture took center stage at the AKC’s Museum of...
1
Scientists in the USA have created an amazing new chip...

World & National News

1
A baby pygmy blue whale, possibly only a few weeks...
1
The Government has announced new targets to identify and repair...