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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 7.g the Circumference of a Circle and the Area

For Teachers 7th Standards
In this lesson plan, 7th graders determine the circumference and area of a circle.
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Circles: Circumference and Area

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
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.]
Lesson Plan
Thinkport Education

Math by Design: Circumference and Area of a Circle [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Students will discover how to estimate and measure the circumference and area of a circle.
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Circle Around

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
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.]
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Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Web Math: Find Out Things About Circles

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This WebMath site will assist with finding the radius, diameter, circumference, and area of a circle.
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Arc Length and Area of Sectors

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
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.
Study Guide
Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Area of Polygons and Circles

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
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.
Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: G Gmd Area of a Circle

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
For this task, students investigate and develop an understanding of the formula for the area of a circle. Aligns with G-GMD.A.1.
Handout
Math Open Reference

Math Open Reference: Area Enclosed by a Circle

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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.
Handout
Math Open Reference

Math Open Reference: Radius of a Circle

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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.
Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Radius and Diameter

For Students 6th - 8th
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.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 7.g Stained Glass

For Teachers 7th
In this lesson plan, 7th graders use formulas for area and circumference to solve the word problem.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Radius and Diameter

For Students 7th Standards
Practice problems finding radius and diameter of a circle.
Handout
Learning Wave Communications

Learning Wave: Geometry, Section 2

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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.
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Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Beginning Algebra: Formulas

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Other

Allmath: Math Glossary

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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.
Handout
Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Definition of Circumference

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
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.
Article
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: What Is Circle?

For Students 2nd - 8th
Discusses the radius, diameter, circumference, and area of a circle.
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Area of a Circle

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
[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...
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Formulas: Targeted Math Instruction

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
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...
Handout
Math Open Reference

Math Open Reference: Diameter

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A complete reference guide to diameters. It provides definitions, examples, and interactive activities that enhance further explanation. Includes links to related topics.
Unit Plan
BBC

Bbc: Bitesize: Maths: 2 D Shapes

For Students 2nd - 8th Standards
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.
Activity
Ministry of Education and Universities of the Region of Murcia (Spain)

Ministerio De Educacion Y Ciencia: Circunferencia Y Circulo: Longitudes Y Areas

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Reinforce your knowledge of the circumference and the area of a circle with these activities. [Requires Java.]
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Common Core Sheets

Common Core Sheets: Geometry 8.g.3 Worksheets: Coordinate Plane

For Teachers 8th
Worksheets provide practice with finding the area or circumference of a circle and answer keys are provided. You can even create your own worksheet or flashcards.

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