Laura Blumenfeld

EDU5170: Technology Integrated Lesson Plan

Grade 7: Geometry
Area & Circumference: Circle

Standards:
1. Content Area: Know the formulas for the area and circumference of a circle and use them to
solve problems; give an informal derivation of the relationship between the circumference and
area of a circle.(NYS Standards)
2. Technology:Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes; Use
models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues; Contribute to project teams to
produce original works or solve problems; Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and
ethically use information from a variety of sources and media(ISTE Standards)

Lesson Objectives:
1. Content Area: Students will be able to determine the difference between the circumference of a
circle and its perimeter. Students will be able to define the formulas as well as their components
and use these formulas in the correct context.
2. Technology: Students will be able to use technology to find information needed to solve area
and circumference. Students will be able to use technology to review this subject at a later date
as well.

Learning Activity:
1. Content Area: The students will begin class by defining the terms of both the area of a circle
and its circumference. Using this information we will determine the formulas for area and
circumference and the difference between the two. Students will be broken into pairs for this
activity. Students will then use the internet to determine the radius or diameter of a chosen
planet in our solar system. This information will be used when the students determine the
circumference and area of the chosen planet. The students will then use an image editor to show
their findings in a picture illuminating which planet they used and its radius and diameter. The
students should also include the area and circumference of their planet somewhere in their
drawing.
2. Technology: Students will utilize their computers to find the components of each formula and to
find the radius or diameter of a specific planet. There will also be a link to an online calculator
on my website the students should use if they lack an appropriate calculator. Students should be
able to use their computers to access an image editor and construct a diagram using the
information they obtained.

Provide Information:
1. Content Area: Students should know that the radius is the distance from the edge of the circle to
its center, and is half the diameter. They should also know the diameter is the line passing
through the center and connecting two points on the circumference. They should know the
equation for circumference, C=2r, and is the distance around the circle. Also, they should
know the formula for the area of a circle, A=r
2
, and that it is the number of square units inside
the circle.
2. Technology: Students should be able to access this information through a variety of links on the
resources page on my website.

Provide Practice:
1. Content Area: If students complete the previous activity in a timely matter then they should
access my resources page and use the links under the title Area & Circumference of a Circle
to play games and review activities. These games should help solidify the students
understanding of the formulas and how to use them in a fun and interactive way. The students
will need access to a calculator.
2. Technology: Students will be using online resources in order to better learn the definitions and
gain a deeper understanding of the topic. The students will also need a calculator, if they do not
have one they may use the one on my website.

Knowledge of Results:
1. Content Area: Students will complete a short 5 question quiz on edmodo during the last few
minutes in class. This will illuminate to me who has learned the information and is comfortable
with it.
2. Technology: Students will access my website online and go to the resources page where an
online quiz will be. The students will use this along with a calculator provided on the resources
page to completed to assignment in a timely fashion.

Review the Activity:
1. Content Area: Review what the students learned and have them ask any questions about the
topic.
2. Technology: Use the diagrams made to illuminate the different components and formulas
learned today.

Methods of Assessment:
1. Content Area: Students will show what they have learned using the short quiz. Students will
also be graded on their willingness to participate, the attention level, and how well they showed
their mastery of the topic.
2. Technology: Students are able to correctly use technology if they do not stray from the task, are
able to use it as an educational aid, and it is easy for them to follow. Students should be able to
access the games and review activities on my website leading to them gain a deeper
understanding of the topic.