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ERCH 455
Grade Level: 4
Content Area: Circumference
Standards:
M6.C.1.1.3 Identify and/or determine the measure of the diameter and/or radius of a circle (when
one or the other is given).
M4.B.2.1.1: Use or read a ruler (provided) to measure to the nearest 1/4 inch or centimeter
M7.B.2.1.2 Find the circumference and/or area of circles (formulas provided on the reference
sheet).
M7.C.1.1.1 Identify, describe and/or define diameter, radius, chord and/or circumference in
circles.
M7.C.1.1.2 Solve problems involving the relationship between the radius and diameter of the
same circle.
Objectives:
The student will be able to define diameter, radius, and circumference of a circle after listening to
a read aloud of Sir Cumference and The First Round Table.
The student will be analyzing different circles finding their radius and diameter by completing
the Halloween related activity.
The student will be able to define pi after watching a short video on Brainpop.
The student will be determining the circumference of various sized circles by completing a
bubble blowing activity.
Materials:
Sir Cumference and The First Round Table by Cindy Neuschwander
Blank circle worksheet
Creepy Circles house
Creepy Circles Objects (eyeball, cauldron, spider web, boo on candy bar, owl, pumpkin,
Frankenstein, witches hat, full moon, piece of candy)
Creepy Circles
Ruler
String
Brain Pop video https://www.brainpop.com/math/geometry/pi/preview.weml
Flipchart on Circumference (Shared on Promethean Planet)
Bubbles
Construction paper
diameter, radius, and circumference of each bubble. Once the student has blown the bubbles they
should outline each circle with a marker so it is easier to measure. As the student is finding the
diameter and radius they should be recording their results on the bubble data sheet. To find
circumference, the student may choose which formula they would like to use. A calculator may
be used to solve the circumference of the bubbles. The student will finish the activity by enjoying
a whoopie pie and completing a student feedback form where they will be describing what they
learned through a graphic organizer.
Extension:
If students were to finish early, they will be given a practice worksheet that has them solve
circumference by being given both the radius and diameter of a variety of problems.
Struggling Students:
For students who are struggling, they may participate in the activities as a small group directed
by the teacher.
CRE
EPY
CIRC
LES
Name: ________________________
Date: _______________
Directions: Open a window in the haunted house & find the circular
item around the room that goes with each picture. When you find
the item, measure its diameter. For the starred problems, also find
the radius.
Object
Diameter
Radius
Dear Teddy,
November 2, 2015
I had a great time being able to work with you! I want to thank you for
how well you worked with me the last couple of weeks. You did a great
job staying focused and completing your work on circumference. I hope
you enjoyed the activities that I had made for you to complete. You were
able to understand the different vocabulary and concepts so quick! I was
very impressed! I hope you feel confident on being able to solve
circumference, diameter, and radius problems. I am sure I will see you
before the end of the school year. Keep working hard and keep up the
great work!
Thank you again!
Miss Straub