Discovering Circles

Discovering Circles

Grade 5th Grade · Art · 45 min

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can draw a circle and identify circles in different objects.

Warm-Up Video

Socratica Kids · 9:27

How to Draw a Circle | Kids Art & Math | STEAM

Guided Notes

3 key concepts

  • 1

    To doodle a perfect circle, make a circular motion with your arm, not your wrist.

  • 2

    The distance from the center of the circle to its outer rim is called the radius, and the distance across the circle through the center is the diameter.

  • 3

    The distance all around the edge of the circle is the circumference, and the amount of space the circle takes up is the area.

Practice Questions

8 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

Name three objects from the video that are shaped like a circle.

Complete Lesson Package

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Discovering Circles Lesson Plan for Grade 5th Grade | Free Art Lesson