Circle Basics

Grade 7 Math | Lesson ID: 07M0516001

25 minutesIntermediate
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Introduction to Circle Basics

Circles are one of the most important shapes in mathematics and appear everywhere in nature and human design. Understanding circle terminology and properties is fundamental to geometry.

A circle is defined as all points that are the same distance from a center point. This simple definition leads to many interesting properties and applications.

In this lesson, you'll review circle vocabulary and explore the relationships between different parts of a circle.