Blog Post for Thursday, January 26th, 2012

1/25/2012

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Hello!!  Please make sure you have a worksheet before you begin viewing the videos.  Thank you!

1.  Visit this webpage to learn the formula for AREA OF A CIRCLE.

2.  Next, go to this page and complete the PRACTICE PROBLEMS with the instructor.

3.  Lastly, go to this webpage to practice AREA OF A CIRCLE PROBLEMS.  Complete these problems on your worksheet and check your work using the computer program.  You must show your work and leave your answers in terms of pi.


BLOG RESPONSE REQUIRED:
1.  If a circle has a radius of 2 meters, what is its area?
2.  On a scale of 1 - 5, how comfortable are you with area and circumference of a circle (1- I'm not comfortable AT ALL, 5- This is easy peasy!).

Turn your worksheet in to Miss Gibson at the end of class.  You will have homework.
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Blog Assignment for Friday, January 20th, 2012

1/19/2012

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First, watch this video about circumference.  Fill out the worksheet as you watch the video.  Remember, you can pause or rewind the video at any time.  

Next, watch this video, which explains the relationship between circles and diameter.

Lastly, play with this tool, where you can unroll a circle to see the relationship of a circle's circumference and diameter.

Once you've finished The front of the worksheet, please comment on this blog post.
Include:
1.  What is circumference?  What is the formula?  How do you find circumference?
2.  What is the relationship between circumference and diameter?
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What are the main parts of a circle?

1/12/2012

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Hello!  Please view the video above.  It is about 10 minutes long.  When you are done watching the instruction, please leave a blog comment below.  You do not need to input an email address.  This will count as a class grade.  

Your comment should include:
  • Vocabulary Words You Learned
  • Facts You Learned
  • Questions You Have
  • Any Other Important Information


Please include your first name ONLY in your blog post.  THANK YOU!
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