March Featured Lessons
Math
Pi Day
Pi, Greek letter ( ), is the symbol for the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter, which when simplified, no matter the size of the circle, will always equal 3.14. Did you know that "Pi Day" is an unofficial holiday celebrated on March 14th (which can also be written 3.14)?Learn more about Pi Day from the official website on the topic, http://www.piday.org/. Help your students understand the concept of "pi" by using this lesson from Ignite! Math. Download print materials that go along with this lesson. | |
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| This lesson found in Course 6, Unit 8: Geometric Measurement, Topic 3: Circles | |
Science
The First Periodic Table
On March 6, 1869 Dmitry Mendeleev published the first paper on the periodic table. This lesson from our Physical Science course provides your students with an engaging experience about the development of the periodic table.Download lesson plan and student materials. | |
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| This lesson is found in Physical Science, Structure of Matter and Periodic Table, Topic 5: Development of Periodic Table | |
Social Studies
The Ides of March
In the Roman calendar, the word "ides" was used to describe the 15th day in the months of March, May, July, and October. Today, the "Ides of March" is best known as the day Julius Caesar was assassinated in 44 B.C.E.Use the lesson provided to learn more about how Julius Caesar directly brought about Rome's transition from a republic to an empire. Download lesson plan and student materials. | ||
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| This lesson is found in World History, Ancient Rome, Topic 4: From Republic to Empire | ||