Lesson Ideas
Circles
So, you want to know about circles, eh? Well, it’s a little trickier than measuring your average square. Luckily for you, Tim and Moby make circles and their measurement a cinch in this BrainPOP movie! First, you’ll learn what a circle is, how to find the center of a circle, and how to find and use a circle’s radius and diameter. Then, you’ll learn about handy formulas to use in figuring out a circle’s circumference and area. Plus, you’ll get introduced to the circle’s friend, pi, and you’ll discover how it’s used. Watch this movie and you’ll be flying through your geometry class in no time!
Basic Geometry Lesson Plan: A Tangled Web Puzzle Game
In this lesson plan adaptable for grades 3 through 8, students use BrainPOP resources (including an interactive game) to learn about basic geometry concepts. Students will explore angles, parallel lines, polygons, triangles, circles, and more while applying their findings to real-life situations. This lesson plan is aligned to Common Core State Standards. See more »
Geometry Q and A Lesson Plan: Student-Generated Questions
In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 3-12, students use BrainPOP resources to explore the unifying principles of geometry. Students will identify pertinent questions related to geometry, answer student-generated geometry questions using BrainPOP resources, and share research findings. This lesson plan is aligned to Common Core State Standards. See more »
Math Skills Lesson Plan: It’s All Fun and Games
In this lesson plan which is adaptable for grades 3-12, students work collaboratively to research selected math skills. Students then create, play, and assess a math game that is designed to apply and reinforce their selected math concept. This lesson plan is aligned to Common Core State Standards. See more »
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