Curated OER
Kinematics of the Planar Continuum Snake Robot
Young scholars calculate the length of an arc that surrounds an angle at the center of a circle of radius. In this kinetic equations lesson plan students complete a lab and solve a kinematic equation.
Curated OER
Calculate Radius and Diameter, Estimate Circumference #2
In this radius, diameter and circumference worksheet, students calculate diameter and estimate circumference of 2 given circles. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
Curated OER
Heat Transfer
In this heat transfer worksheet, students observe photographs of the various ways heat is transferred. Included is a radiator giving off heat that rises and cools as it settles, the sun radiating heat to the earth and a house absorbing...
Curated OER
Basketball Measurements
In this basketball court measurements worksheet, learners complete16 various types of problems using the illustrated basketball court at the bottom of the sheet. They find the diameter and radius of the smaller jump circle on the court....
Curated OER
Perimeter, Circumference and Area
In this measurement learning exercise, students identify the area, perimeter and circumference of a diagram. They also find the size of a pond based on the diagram shown on the sheet. Finally, students calculate how much carpet is needed...
Curated OER
Introduction To Polar Coordinates
Learners investigate the polar coordinate system and practice plotting using Cartesian Coordinates. They find the angle and the radius and plot them while comprehending the ordered pairs using the x and y axis. The lesson includes...
Curated OER
Circles
Students review the definition of a circle and the general formula for a circle to specific problems. They also write the equation for a circle given the center and radius of the circle. Students then define a circle using either the...
Curated OER
Pi as a Ratio
Eighth graders measure the circumference and the diameter of circular objects and record the measured values of the circumference and the diameter in a table. They then record their measurements in centimeters and use their data to...
Curated OER
Looking into Eratosthenes' Radius of the Earth
Students, in small groups, research Eratosthenes and his calculations of the Earth's radius. They write a summary of the person, the experiments and his calculations to determine how accurate Eratosthenes was in his estimations of the...
Curated OER
Math: The Bone connection
Learners examine the connection between bones of the human body and math. In groups, they locate bones and determine which instruments are used for measuring. Students organize their findings and create spreadsheets for calculating and...
Curated OER
"Slice of Pi with Neo-Excel"
Students explore diameter, radius, and circumference. They define radius, diameter, and circumference on an online dictionary, identify objects in the room with a radius and a diameter, and calculate the radius and diameter of various...
Curated OER
Square Circles
Students analyze and demonstrate how a circle can be measured in square units and examine how diameter, circumference and radius are related.
AAA Math
Aaa Math: Circumference of a Circle
Calculating the circumference or perimeter of a circle has gotten easier with this formula and practice for finding the circumference.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: The Cylinder Problem: Elementary Lesson
Use this lesson plan to help students learn about cylinders. Students will be creating cylinders, and comparing them and their capacity. This engaging, hands-on lesson will hold student interest and be very beneficial to student learning.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: The Cylinder Problem: Middle School Lesson
This lesson offers an interesting, hands-on experience for middle school students studying cylinders. Students will create cylinders, and measure and compare their volumes.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Finding the Circle's Center
In this video segment [3:10] from Cyberchase, the CyberSquad must find the exact center of a circle in order to save Motherboard.
Maths Challenge
Maths challenge.net: Bag of Balls
A "three star" geometry problem which requires prior math problem solving skills and proof writing skills to solve this "Bag of Balls" radius of balls problem.
Maths Challenge
Maths challenge.net: Annulus
An annulus of a circle is defined and then a proof like problem is posed involving area and radius of circles.
Curated OER
Kids Health: The Big Story on Bones
This detailed article on bones provides a diagram of the skeletal system, advice to keep bones healthy, and links to further related information. User has option to view Shockwave or non-Shockwave version of this website.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Bones of the Upper Limb
Learn here about the bones of the upper limb. The upper limb is divided into three regions. These consist of the arm, located between the shoulder and elbow joints; the forearm, which is between the elbow and wrist joints; and the hand,...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: How Far Does the Robot Go?
Students practice their multiplication skills using robots with wheels built from LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT kits. They brainstorm distance travelled by the robots without physically measuring distance and then apply their math skills to...
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Circle Exercises
Twenty-five problems cover various circle activities. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step of the problem then click the "View Solution" button to check each step of your...
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Circles
Twenty-three problems present a variety of practice working with various aspects of circles. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step of the problem then click the "View...
Cuemath
Cuemath: Circles
Explore everything about circles. Learn various parts of a circle like a diameter, radius, circumference, circles chord, tangent circles, major arc, segment, sector, and discover other interesting aspects of it. Try your hand at solving...