Circumference and Area of Circles (with First Peoples' Principles)

Circumference and Area of Circles with First Peoples' Principles is a teaching resource that combines math education with a basic introduction to two cultural traditions from indigenous groups. It is suitable for middle grades students in 6th to 8th grades.

This lesson provides a practical application of geometry by instructing students on how to calculate the areas of rectangles as well as the area and circumference of circles.

The lesson plan blends hands-on activities with relevant mathematics concepts, helping students to understand math theory through real-life tasks.

1) Students learn what a button blanket is and its cultural significance. They measure the area of a "blanket" and calculate the area of the "buttons." Then, they cut out the buttons and glue them on the blanket in a design. Finally, they calculate the area of the blanket that is not covered by the buttons.

2) Students learn what a drum is and its cultural significance. They calculate the circumference of the "drum." Then they determine the area and circumference of a piece of rawhide that would be needed to overhang and cover the drum.

This flexible lesson can be used in whole-class sessions to guide every student step by step. It may also serve as a resource for small group work or homework assignments, promoting independent problem-solving skills outside school hours.

Grades to Use With:

This product is specifically designed to align with the British Columbia Mathematics 7 curriculum requirements, but it can fit into any learning environment studying circle areas & perimeters - ranging from middle school math classes, high school social studies lessons, or high school special education.

The worksheets also help meet CCSSMP1 standards.

What's included:

• An easy-to-follow four-page PDF including two student worksheets.

• An answer key for teachers to accurately assess student progress through each exercise.

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