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I Can Use a Worm to Count
Kindergarteners use worms, puppets or other props to practice counting to 100. First, they listen to a read aloud of Count Worms by Roger Hargeaves. A worm pattern is used to count to 100, with each segment of the worm...
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Lady Bug Connect the Dots
In this Ladybug Girl worksheet, students connect the dots, sequence plant growth, circle things to eat, and more. Students complete 6 activities.
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Circumference
In this circumference worksheet, students calculate the circumference of circles with equations including pie and measurements. Students complete 5 problems.
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Measuring the Speed of a Solar Tsunami!
In this solar tsunami learning exercise, students are given three images of the progress of a Morton Wave on the sun. They solve six problems using the images to find the radius of the sun's disk, the scale of the image, and the time...
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Intersecting Lines and Segments of Measures
Mathematicians measure intersecting lines-and circles, and create chords. In this geometry lesson plan, students explore interrior and exterior chords created by tangent and secant lines. These segments can be inside the circleor outside...
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Discovering Pi
Sixth graders measure circumference and diameter to the nearest eighth of an inch, record measurements on a spreadsheet, and use the internet to complete a "scavenger hunt" of facts concerning pi.
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Guess the Weight, Height, or Length Worksheet
Kids can estimate weight, length, and height. Here, they circle the measurement that best describes the length, height, or weight of 10 different objects.
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A Slice of Pi
Math pupils, by viewing a video, discover the history of pi and some of the applications of its uses in the world today. They conduct an experiment by measuring the diameter and circumference of various circular objects to calculate...
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Discovering PI
In this pi worksheet, students identify and complete 4 different problems that include pi and graphing data points. First, they complete the chart at the top by measuring the diameter and circumference of each object. Then, students plot...
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Angles by BBC Teachers
Fourth and fifth graders write the measurement of the missing angle in six problems include three triangles, a semi-circle, and two circles. They use a protractor and the given angle measurements to draw six angles.
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Trees
Students investigate the parts of a tree, measure its circumference and the length and width of its longest branch. The data is compiled and placed into a bar graph.
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Fill and Wrap It Up
Young scholars find the surface area and volume of the solid figures by measuring the length and the height of each face and base. They use concrete models to derive formulas for finding perimeter, circumference, area, surface area, and...
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Numbers in a Name
What's in a name? Pupils create a data set from the number of letters in the names of classmates. Each group then takes the data and creates a visual representation, such as a histogram, circle graph, stem-and-leaf plot, etc.
Exploratorium
Circles of Magnetism IV
Hang a strip of foil on a stand and form a loop out of it. Then attach the clips of a battery-operated circuit to the loop to see its sides repel each other. This simple demonstration is applicable and easy to add to your lecture on...
Curriculum Corner
Measures of Central Tendency
Reinforce the concept of central tendency—mean, median, mode, and range—with a practice packet that comprises of eight problems and a structured answer sheet with plenty of room to show work.
Balanced Assessment
Multi-Figures
Apply concepts of scale and ratio to determine relationships in irregular figures. Learners determine the ratio of the perimeters of two figures composed of rectangles and circles. After, they apply similar concepts to find the ratio of...
Didax
Pi Day #1a – Discovering Pi
Unravel the mystery behind the infamous number pi. Scholars complete a series of activities that explores where pi comes from, its digits and estimation strategies. Pupils should be ready to measure, calculate, and look for patterns to...
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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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Discovering Pi
Sixth graders discover Pi. In this discovering Pi lesson, 6th graders measure the diameter and circumference of various circular objects. Students record their measurements in a table. Students discuss how Pi relates to...
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Area of Sector and Segment
In this area of sector and segment worksheet, 10th graders solve and determine the area of 10 different illustrations. First, they determine the area of a shaded sector given the measurements. Then, students determine the area of each...
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The Surface Area of a Cylinder
Students measure the circumference of a cylinder. In this cylinder lesson plan, students use round container lids and flexible rectangles to measure the circumference of the cylinder. They put the shapes together to make their own...
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Circumscribed Polygons
Students investigate polygons and construct ferris wheels. In this geometry instructional activity, students create a circle and differentiate properties of circles and polygons. They compare the relationship between angles and...
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Geometry in Nature
Young scholars 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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Arcs and Chords
In this arcs and chords learning exercise, 10th graders solve 7 different types of problems related to identifying arcs and chords in a circle. First, they find the measure of each arc to the nearest tenth, if O is the center point....