Circle Circus
Roll Up for Geometric Mastery!
Welcome to the Circle Circus, the most spectacular geometric show on earth! In this high-wire act of logic, students learn to identify and illustrate the specific properties of circles. Understanding these terms is the fundamental "alphabet" of higher-level geometry and physics.
🎪 The Performance Goals
Circle Circus directly supports the Year 6 National Curriculum:
- Illustrate and Name: Confidently identify the Radius, Diameter, and Circumference.
- Know the Relationship: Internalise the rule that the diameter is twice the radius.
- Precision Terminology: Distinguish between the centre point and the outer boundary.
Spotlight on Key Terms
Radius
The straight line from the centre to any point on the edge.
Diameter
The line passing through the centre, connecting two points on the edge. (Double the radius!)
Circumference
The total distance around the outside of the circle. (The "perimeter" of a circle!)
"Parents: Ask your child to find circles in the kitchen! Can they show you the diameter of a plate? Visualising these abstract terms in the real world is how mathematical concepts truly stick."
Aligned with UK Year 6 Geometry | Parts of a Circle
