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Area of Circles, Sectors, and Composite 2D Shapes
7th Grade · Math · Open Global Math
7 lessons
Goal
Derive circle area, calculate sector and segment areas, and solve perimeter and area for composite plane figures.
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Deriving the Formula for the Area of a Circle
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- 6Calculating Areas of Polygons with Subtracted RegionsNot started yet
- 7Solving Real-World Composite Area and Perimeter ProblemsNot started yet
Standards Covered
- OGM.8.GEO.4Open Global Math Standards 2026™ · Math · Level 8 / Grade 7 (Age 12) · Grade 7Understand circles, define pi (pi = C/d), derive formulas for circumference and area of circles and sectors/arcs, solve related composite area problems, and explore fundamental circle properties (chords, tangents, central/inscribed angles).
- OGM.8.GEO.9Open Global Math Standards 2026™ · Math · Level 8 / Grade 7 (Age 12) · Grade 7Calculate perimeter and area of composite two-dimensional figures composed of triangles, quadrilaterals, regular polygons, semicircles, and quarter circles.
Curriculum Framework
7th Grade · Math · Open Global Math
1
9 lessons
Angle Relationships and Parallel Lines
Identify and calculate unknown angles using complementary, supplementary, vertical, and parallel line transversal relationships with algebraic equations.
2
7 lessons
Triangle Theorems, Angles, and Inequalities
Apply interior and exterior angle theorems, side-angle relationships, and the triangle inequality to classify and solve triangles.
3
7 lessons
Triangle Congruence Criteria and Proofs
Prove triangles congruent using SSS, SAS, ASA, AAS, and HL criteria and deduce corresponding parts.
4
9 lessons
The Pythagorean Theorem and Right Triangle Geometry
Prove, calculate, and apply the Pythagorean theorem and its converse to 2D and 3D real-world problems.
5
7 lessons
Quadrilaterals, Polygons, and Angle Sums
Classify quadrilaterals, prove polygon properties, and calculate interior and exterior angle sums of n-sided polygons.
6
8 lessons
Deductive Reasoning, Logic, and Geometric Proofs
Construct direct proofs, converse statements, counterexamples, and proofs by contradiction to establish geometric truths.
7
9 lessons
Circle Foundations, Pi, Circumference, and Arcs
Define pi, calculate circumference and arc length, and analyze chords, tangents, and central and inscribed angles.
8
7 lessons
Area of Circles, Sectors, and Composite 2D Shapes
Derive circle area, calculate sector and segment areas, and solve perimeter and area for composite plane figures.
9
9 lessons
Geometric Constructions and Loci
Execute precise geometric constructions using compass, straightedge, protractor, and dynamic geometry software.
10
7 lessons
Rigid Transformations and Symmetry in the Plane
Perform and describe translations, reflections, and rotations on and off the coordinate plane and identify symmetries.
11
9 lessons
Dilations, Similarity, and Scale Drawings
Apply dilations, establish triangle similarity criteria (AA, SAS, SSS), and solve scale drawing and perimeter/area ratio problems.
12
6 lessons
Introduction to Right Triangle Trigonometry
Define sine, cosine, and tangent ratios, compute exact values for 30°, 45°, 60°, and solve right triangles.
13
7 lessons
3D Visualization: Orthographic Views, Nets, and Cross-Sections
Represent 3D objects with front/top/side orthographic projections, nets, isometric drawings, and plane cross-sections.
14
8 lessons
Surface Area and Volume of 3D Solids
Calculate lateral surface area, total surface area, and volume of prisms, pyramids, cylinders, and composite solids, modeling volume relationships.