Geometry of Circles
7 Units, 21 Skills
Geometry - Circle Concepts - Intro
Unit 1
Geometry - Circle Circumference - Intro
Unit 2
Geometry - Circle Area - Intro
Unit 3
Geometry - Circle Area and Circumference - Practice
Unit 4
Geometry - Circle Area, Sectors and Donuts - Intro
Unit 5
Geometry - Cylinders - Intro
Unit 6
Inscribed Squares and Circles - Intro
Unit 7
This math unit begins by teaching students how to calculate the area of circle sectors using fractional parts and then transitions to angle-based methods. Initially, students learn to calculate both exact areas and those rounded to the nearest integer using the sector's fraction of a circle or the given central angle. As the unit progresses, the focus shifts to more complex figures such as the 'circle donut', where students find either the inner or outer radius given other dimensions. Advanced topics cover converting given sector information into other properties like fractional coverage, sector angles, or arc lengths. Moving from specific area calculations to deducing other sector characteristics, learners deepen their understanding of the relationships between different properties of circle sectors. This helps in developing a comprehensive skill set in circle geometry, enhancing spatial reasoning and problem-solving abilities within the context of circle sectors and their broader geometric implications.
Skills you will learn include:
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