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.
Rice University
Rice University: Cynthia Lanius: Mathematics of Cartography
Can there be a connection between map making and math? Explore the mathematics of cartography in this resource that integrates web-based instruction, mathematical problem solving, geometry, history, and art. Interesting information and...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Arc Length
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This concept teaches students to find the length of an arc. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos and attempt practice...
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Parts of a Circle
Learn about parts of a circle with this pictorial index. Click on the diagrams for more information. 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.
Cuemath
Cuemath: Radius
This reference tool explores the radius of a circle. Provides definitions, solved examples, and practice questions with answers.
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.
Quia
Ixl Learning: Area of Circles
Brush up on your math skills relating to the area of circles then try some practice problems to test your understanding.
Quia
Ixl Learning: Pi
Brush up on your math skills relating to pi then try some practice problems to test your understanding.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: Circle
This site from Mathworld provides a wealth of information about circles is presented. The information ranges from the basics--radius, circumference, etc.--to advanced concepts--equations in polar and pedal coordinates, etc.
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...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Area of a Circle
Find the area of a circle given its radius, diameter, or circumference. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Let's Take a Slice of Pi
Working as a team, students discover that the value of pi (3.1415926) is a constant and applies to all different sized circles. The team builds a basic robot and programs it to travel in a circular motion. A marker attached to the robot...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Multicultural Math Fair: Srinivasa's Spheres
Straightforward instructional activity that introduces students to pi by letting them measure real objects and solve a challenge problem. Includes instructions and a "Data Sheet" for keeping track of measurements. Available in English...
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.
Homeschool Math
Homeschool Math: Circles
Lesson presents definitions of terms associated with circles and helps students learn to use a compass to draw circles and simple circle designs.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Geometry in the Plane
Twenty-four problems presented on a variety of Plane Geometry topics. 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...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: A Piece of Pi
This lesson uses graphing to help students understand that pi is a constant and is the slope of the line graphed on a circumference vs. diameter graph.This lesson plan was created as a result of the Girls Engaged in Math and Science...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Pi Day
Need some ideas for Pi Day on March 14th? You can get some great resources at this location. There are all kinds of links available.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Building Columns
Explore different types of supports and the forces that act upon them. Investigate the best design of a column, including the role that size and dimensions play on its load capacity.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Irrational Pi
Math Forum response to the question of why pi is not rational if it is a ratio of circumference to diameter.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Kids Math: Circle Geometry
Circle Geometry math for kids contains information for students to learn about terms radius, diameter, circumference, chord, and pi.
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Circles
A complete reference guide to circles including parts, angles, and arcs. It provides definitions and interactive activities that enhance further explanation.