Circumference The University of Akron（周长阿克伦大学的）.pdfVIP

Project AMP Dr. Antonio R. Quesada – Director, Project AMP Circumference Inquiry-based lesson—teacher lesson plan Summary: This lesson is designed to lead the students through finding the ratio between diameter and circumference of a circle. The students will call the constant ratio “pi” (π) and use it to find a formula for the circumference of a circle. They will also work on expressions involving π and the measures of a circle. Key Words: circle, circumference, diameter Background Knowledge: multiplication, use of a ruler and reading it correctly, metric measurements, unit conversions, variables NCTM Standards Addressed: In the Geometry Standard it states “Use geometric models to represent and explain numerical and algebraic relationships,” students will accomplish this by shifting from the visual perception of circles and the different measures on them to the algebraic expression involving π that gives the exact circumference or diameter. Learning Objectives: Students will discover the ratio of π, formulate the equation of the circumference of a circle, and support their hypothesis with examples. Materials: various round objects (frisbee, clock, paper plate, plastic lids, cookies, coins, cups), tape measure or string and rulers, calculators Suggested Procedures: (Set Induction) Tell a story about rolling a flat tire down the road a certain distance to a service station. (Grouping) Teacher’s preference. Assessments: Observation during work time in class, completing extension problems. Project AMP Dr. Antonio R. Quesada – Director, Project AMP Circumference Team members’ names Goals: Discover the ratio of “pi” (π), formulate the equation of the circumference of a circle, and support your hypothesis with examples.