Eighth graders are presented with a drawing of a large square inscribed by a circle which is itself inscribed by a second square. They are asked to find the area of the circle outside the smaller square and compare it to the area of the...

This is a very interesting site about polygons. The site begins by distinguishing between shapes whose sides intersect and polygons whose sides do not overlap. After this short introduction, you will find information regarding area and...

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...