It's time for Halloween and math! Perfect for Fall, this simple worksheet provides a grid for young mathematicians to record their predictions about a pumpkin's height, stem length, diameter, circumference, and weight. After learners...

In this circle worksheet, students use a drawing of a circle. The diameter is given. Students find the radius, circumference and area of the circle. On the second problem, students are shown a circle with a hole inside it. They compute...

Learners calculate the diameter, radius and area of a circle. In this geometry lesson, students investigate the different ratios of a circle. They calculate the surface are of each circle.

An interesting instructional activity on hypothesizing about the diameter of a drop of blood that is splattered. To test their theories, learners work in groups to make blood droplets splatter from different heights. They use graphed...

Through the use of Internet, video, and hands-on activities, youngsters learn the parts and characteristics of a circle. This fantastic lesson plan has some excellent website activities included in the plan. Your kids will have a much...

Students identify the radius and diameter of a circle. For this geometry lesson, students calculate the volume and area of a cylinder and circle. They relate the circumference of a circle to Pi.

Students analyze the relationship between radius and diameter.  Students read Sir Cumference and the First Round Table then take measurements of circular items from around the room.  Students compute the radius, diameter...

Students explore different size circles to discover the relationship between diameter and circumference. In this circles and Pi lesson, students construct simple parachutes using circle patterns of varying sizes. Students predict the...

Define terminology related to a circle. Practice accuracy in measuring and then create a spreadsheet based on data collected from solving for parts of a circle. Groups can have fun analyzing their data as it relates to 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...

Students 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.

In this area worksheet students read story problems, determine the necessary information to solve the problem. They find the amount of material needed to construct three-dimensional figures. Students determine the greatest and least area...

Students investigate the concept of area and how it can be applied to a circle. They use the right formula in order to solve different problems. The teacher leads the class through different examples and serves as a resource during...

Sixth graders use various resources to locate information for a database (name of planets, diameter of planets, etc.). They enter the data onto a prepared data grid. Use of Access to sort data is accented within this lesson. Students...

Aspiring astronomers study stars. They compare stars and explain the relationship between radius, mass, and diameter. By creating a star simulation, they discover how a binary star system's orbit can cause changes in the observed...

In this space worksheet, learners load a copy of ViewPoint and open the Solar System datafile. There they look through database sheets, using the Preview Sheet and Next Sheet buttons and respond to 8 questions. Then students do some...

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...

Fifth graders calculate the diameters and radius of planets as a book is read to them. In this diameter and radius lesson plan, 5th graders read the book Space Circles and calculate the measurements based on the information in this book.

Fifth graders explore geometry by exploring Pi. In this circle measurement instructional activity, 5th graders identify the relationship between the radius, diameter and circumference of a circle and how Pi is the key to unlocking any...

Students solve problems by finding the radius or diameter. In this geometry lesson, students identify the tangent line of a circle and use properties of circles to find the radius. They relate circles to the real world.

Tenth graders investigate the history of Pi and how it relates to circles. In this geometry lesson, 10th graders measure the circumference of a circle and the diameter of a circle. They relate these measurements to the number of Pi or 3.14

Middle and high schoolers calculate the volume of cylinders. They measure the height, radius and diameter of cylinders. Following given formulas, students calculate the area and volume of the cylinder. They compare cylinders and predict...

Junior scientists work in groups to construct electromagnets. They experiment by varying number of wraps around the nail, the diameter of the nail, and the type of metal the nail is made of to see if any of these factors has an...

Fifth graders investigate the concept of finding the circumference of a circle. They demonstrate why the formula works with a hands on experiment. There is detailed instructions for carrying out the technical portions of the experiment.