[b]With the help of this applet, students will be able to explore the components that make up the formula for the area of a circle. [br][br][*]To start, click on the "Dissect" box and adjust the slide to dissect the circle into "2n" sections.[br][*]Continue by clicking on "Circumference" and adjust the remaining sliders.[br][*]Pay close attention to what is happening. [/b]

[b]• What are the dimensions of the newly formed figured?[br][br]• Based on your answer, can you come up with a rule to find the area of the circle? [/b]