This lesson is suitable for students at Key Stage 3. It comprises an experiment to determine a figure for π, and Archimedes’ calculation of the area of a circle.
There is an historical component on the importance of the arch in Roman architecture along with illustrated and easy-to-follow instructions on how to draw a Roman arch and brace using a pair of compasses, a protractor, ruler and pencil.
A suitable follow-on lesson is the horseshoe arch and / or the Norman or Romanesques arch.
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