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Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 7.g the Circumference of a Circle and the Area
In this lesson plan, 7th graders determine the circumference and area of a circle.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Circles: Circumference and Area
The idea of perimeter can be applied not only to polygons but to circles as well. The same idea can be said for the area of a circle. (Continued. See "before the activity.") [Requires Adobe Reader.]
Thinkport Education
Math by Design: Circumference and Area of a Circle [Pdf]
Students will discover how to estimate and measure the circumference and area of a circle.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Circle Around
In this activity, students compute the circumference and area of circles. They understand that the ratio of the circumference to the diameter is a value called pi. [Requires Adobe Reader.]
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Web Math: Find Out Things About Circles
This WebMath site will assist with finding the radius, diameter, circumference, and area of a circle.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Arc Length and Area of Sectors
This is an introduction to finding the arc length and area of sectors of circles. Students should have the formulas for Circumference and Area of circles.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Area of Polygons and Circles
A lesson focusing on the area of polygons and the circumference of circles. Engaging, interactive practice worksheet, lesson plan, and related classroom activity complete this lesson.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: G Gmd Area of a Circle
For this task, students investigate and develop an understanding of the formula for the area of a circle. Aligns with G-GMD.A.1.
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Area Enclosed by a Circle
A complete reference guide to the area enclosed by a circle. It provides definitions, examples, and an interactive activity that enhances further explanation. Includes links to related topics.
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Radius of a Circle
Learn about the radius of a circle with this useful reference guide. Provides a detailed definition, examples, and an interactive activity that enhances further explanation. Includes links to related topics.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Radius and Diameter
Practice finding the radius and diameter of a circle using both vocabulary and visuals. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 7.g Stained Glass
In this lesson plan, 7th graders use formulas for area and circumference to solve the word problem.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Radius and Diameter
Practice problems finding radius and diameter of a circle.
Learning Wave Communications
Learning Wave: Geometry, Section 2
Geometry concepts are briefly discussed at this site, including volume of a cylinder, parallelograms, circles, trapezoids, and triangles. Sample problems and applications are included for practice.
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Beginning Algebra: Formulas
This tutorial will show you how using formulas can help you solve problems. Include formulas for various geometric shapes and steps showing how to use them.
Other
Allmath: Math Glossary
Are your students having difficulty understanding math terminology? Try this A-Z glossary on math related terms. It's quick, easy to read, and very complete.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Definition of Circumference
Definition of circumference. Click the "here's more" link to learn more about a circle; its radius and diameter, area, lines, slices and common sectors.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: What Is Circle?
Discusses the radius, diameter, circumference, and area of a circle.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Area of a Circle
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart reviews basic geometric forms in nature and real objects. Students are then given opportunities to find the area of circle and parts of a circle, given the radius and/or diameter of the...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Formulas: Targeted Math Instruction
At the end of this lesson plan about formulas, students will be able to identify and apply the correct formula for a given situation, solve for any unknown component of the formulas for perimeter, circumference, and area of regular and...
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Diameter
A complete reference guide to diameters. It provides definitions, examples, and interactive activities that enhance further explanation. Includes links to related topics.
BBC
Bbc: Bitesize: Maths: 2 D Shapes
Learn about the properties of 2-D shapes: circles, triangles, polygons, and quadrilaterals. Includes information, video, and examples about each, with games and quizzes for reinforcement.
Ministry of Education and Universities of the Region of Murcia (Spain)
Ministerio De Educacion Y Ciencia: Circunferencia Y Circulo: Longitudes Y Areas
Reinforce your knowledge of the circumference and the area of a circle with these activities. [Requires Java.]
Common Core Sheets
Common Core Sheets: Geometry 8.g.3 Worksheets: Coordinate Plane
Worksheets provide practice with finding the area or circumference of a circle and answer keys are provided. You can even create your own activity or flashcards.