Which Pizza?

Is half of a medium pizza more than all of a small one?

Topic Subtopic Result
Problem Solving General Can apply the strategy of "make a model"
Measurement Area Understands the concept "area"
Can determine the area of a rectangle by computation
Geometry Circles Understands the concepts "radius" and "diameter"
Understands the concept "circumference"
Understands and can apply the formulas "area= pi*radius(squared)" and "area = radius*circumference/2"

Real World Connection: Circles
Grades: 4 – 7
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Bicycle DesignBicycle Design:

Making bicycles that are strong enough for stunts requires the right combination of triangles and circles.

Running time 2:32 minutes.

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