Circles on the Soccer Field Using Soccer’s Greatest Stars by Michael Hurley

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Theme:

Applying Circumference, Area, Surface Area and Volume to the Soccer Field

Grades:

6 - 8

Subject:

Math

Duration:

One class period

Standards
& Goals:

New Jersey State Learning Standards:
4.1. Number and Numerical Operations–number sense, numerical operations and estimation.
4.2. Geometry and Measurement–measuring geometric objects.
4.3. Patterns and Algebra¬–modeling and procedures.
4.5. Mathematical Processes–problem solving, connections and technology.

Note that standards in this lesson plan are for example only. This lesson can be easily adapted to meet your state's specific standards.

Objectives:

Students will:

  • Learn how to use the formulas for circumference and area of a circle as well as the surface area and volume of a sphere.
  • Use these formulas on different shapes and objects on the soccer field.
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