Curriculum Guides

GRADE LEVEL:5th

CONTENT AREA: Geometry

SKILLS: Construct a circle and identify radius and diameter

PREREQUISITES: 5.0 grade level in reading and math

INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES:

Following written directions; identify radius and diameter of a constructed circle

MATERIALS NEEDED:

Square sheet of paper; pencil; colored markers; attached worksheets

TECHNOLOGY:

IMB

Linkway

Pattern Blocks

Patterns and Shapes

Reflecting on Patterns

ACTIVITY:

Using the worksheet "Taking the Round out of Square", the student will follow written instructions to construct a circle. When the circle is completed, the student will identify the radius and diameter of the circle. Once the radius and diameter are measured, the student can use his/her circle to make a six pointed or eight pointed star (using the appropriate worksheets as guides).

THEME IDEAS:

This activity can be integrated into a study of the solar system; an art activity; and/or a reading activity involving following written instructions.

SOURCE:

Good Apple Math Fun - The Intermediate Grades

Creative Classroom - September, 1994 Edition