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Parts of a Circle
In this parts of a circle worksheet, students check the correct answer, describing the labeled part of a circle as either diameter, chord, radius or center.
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Circumference, Diameter, Radius
Sixth graders will determine the circumference, diameter, and radius of a circle. In this circle lesson plan, 6th graders will measure the appropriate amount to find these measurements on circles.
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Ordinal Numbers
In this ordinal numbers worksheet, 6th graders solve 7 different problems that include identifying various ordinal numbers in patterns. First, they fill in the missing ordinal numbers in each pattern. Then, students place the items where...
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Geometry in Nature
Students examine how the circumference, diameter, and the relationship of Pi of a circle are related. They count the summer rings of a tree to determine its growth.
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Pi
Sixth graders read the book "Sir Cumference and Knights of the Round Table" to introduce them to the concept of Pi. As a class, they discover where Pi originated and define the terms circumference, radius and diameter. To end the...
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Learning Shapes
In this learning shapes worksheet, students match given shapes to their proper name. In addition, students count the number of shapes identified in a model. Shapes include a rhombus, square, circle, hexagon, trapezoid, rectangle,...
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Squares, Circles, Cylinders, & Spheres
In this online interactive squares, circles, cylinders, and spheres worksheet, students use geometry to solve 8 problems that require them to identify shapes.
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Collecting and Working with Data
Add to your collection of math resources with this extensive series of data analysis worksheets. Whether your teaching how to use frequency tables and tally charts to collect and organize data, or introducing young mathematicians to pie...
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Volume and Surface Area of Right Rectangular Prisms
Students identify the formulas for three-dimensional figures. They use manipulatives to model problems. Students create foldables and explain volume and surface area. Students complete worksheets and classify solids. Students sing a...
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Measure and Draw Angles
Six word problems provide practice for young geometers to review angles, the angle a of straight line, circles, right angles, and others. I like the approach of these questions; they require thinking and explaining, not just computation.
Voyage Solar System
Round and Round We Go — Exploring Orbits in the Solar System
Math and science come together in this cross-curricular astronomy lesson plan on planetary motion. Starting off with a hands-on activity that engages the class in exploring the geometry of circles and ellipses, this lesson plan then...
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What's in a Number? Analyzing Smoking Statistics
Sixth and seventh graders analyze smoking statistics. In this health lesson plan, learners look at the percentage of people who smoke from each race group. They create a bar graph and circle graph that displays this information.
Utah Education Network (UEN)
Linear Graphs Using Proportions and Rates
Using a TI-73 or other similar graphing calculator middle school math majors investigate the linear relationship of equivalent proportions. After a brief introduction by the teacher, class members participate in a timed pair share...
Curriculum Corner
Fraction Brochures
Make fractions fun and interesting by using a brochure form. Young mathematicians practice and gain a better understanding of how to add and subtract fractions, simplify fractions, and find LCD (least common denominator). The resources...
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Math and Circumference
Sixth graders explore geometry by utilizing mathematical formulas. In this circumference lesson, 6th graders identify the difference between diameter, circumference and radius in a circle. Students review the formulas for finding...
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Mandala Art
Students investigate art elements such as color schemes and proportion by creating their own personal Mandala Circle on paper or canvas. This also allows students to investigate mathematical concepts such as tesselations or social...
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Seven up!
In this number puzzle instructional activity, students put numbers in the puzzle so that the numbers across from each other all add up to the center number. Students put numbers one through 7 in the puzzle.
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Fun Ideas for Getting A-Round in Math CIRCLES
Students see circles in real life and have fun with them
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What's your favorite pi?
Sixth graders toss popcorn kernels at a 12? circle inscribed in a 12? square. By counting the number of popcorn kernels that land inside the circle and inside the square the students calculate estimates for the value of pi.
Los Angeles County Office of Education
Assessment For The California Mathematics Standards Grade 6
Test your scholars' knowledge of a multitude of concepts with an assessment aligned to the California math standards. Using the exam, class members show what they know about the four operations, positive and negative numbers, statistics...
National Research Center for Career and Technical Education
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics: Tire and Wheel Assemblies
Is bigger really better? By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to apply formulas for computing the diameter of tires and wheel assemblies. Begin by showing a slide presentation that will review definitions for radius and...
Del Mar College
Formulas for Elementary and Intermediate Algebra
Give your scholars the support they need to work with formulas. A reference page offers definitions and picture examples of perimeter, area, surface area, volume, the Pythagorean theorem, a variety of shapes, and more.
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Tomb Robbers
Sixth graders examine benchmark angles embedded into a circle grid and examine how grid systems do not always have to be square. the game "Tomb Robbers" is used to develop strategies.
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Summer Theme Find A Fact
Have young mathematicians find multiplication and division facts in an 8x8 summer-themed grid. Class members identify three sets of numbers that include a quotient and product by inserting the appropriate signs between each number to...