Other
3 D Object Viewer
Students can use this applet to explore different 3-D objects. Different objects can be chosen, rotated, and viewed from a variety of sides. [Requires Java.]
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Husky Sled: 3 D Objects
Discover 2D shapes and 3D objects from different views in Antarctica!
Other
Coloring 3 D Sides
Students use the colored portion of the 2-D drawings to color the correct face of the 3-D model. This applet consists of 20 problems. [Requires Java.]
Primary Resources
Primary Resources: 2 D and 3 D Shapes
Here is a huge collection of teacher resources for teaching 2-D and 3-D shapes. Includes smartboard and PowerPoint presentations, as well as worksheets and helpful hints.
Other
Coloring 2 D Sides
Learners use the colored portion of the 3-D object to color the correct side of the 2-D drawing. This applet consists of 20 problems. [Requires Java.]
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Truck Stop: 3 D Objects
Abby is on holiday and is exploring different 3D shapes. Want to join her?
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Homework Help Independent Practice: Drawing Three Dimensional Figures
Get independent practice drawing three-dimensional figures. Each incorrect response gets a text box explanation and another try. Correct responses are confirmed.
Other
Freidenthal Instituut: Guess the View
Students are given a 3-D view of an object and then given a 2-D view of the object. Students must choose which of 6 views is being displayed from a list. This applet consists of 20 practice problems. [Requires Java.]
Other
Building Houses With Side Views
In this resource, 2-D views and 3-D figures are explored. Students build houses consisting of cubes using the given top, front, and right views. [Requires Java.]
Other
Kindergarten Works: 10 Activities for Describing 3 D Shapes in Kindergarten
Describing 3D shapes in Pre-K and Kindergarten is now an expectation as it is a key geometry standard. This resource contains 3D shapes activities and resources for practicing this standard. Included are chants, videos, games, poetry,...
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Tea Store: 3 D Space
Can you help Leela find objects of different 3D shapes in her parents' tea store?
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Rotate 2 D Shapes in 3 D
Practice your 3D visualization skills by rotating 2D shapes. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Chicken Blast Off Peg + Cat
Use this game resource to help children foster the skills of using 3-D shapes to build a spaceship that is just the right size and shape for its passengers.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Shape Changing With the Cyber Squad
In this project, you will make 2-dimensional templates, called nets, that fold up into 3-dimensional (3-D) shapes. By making shapes of different sizes, you will be able to see how 3-D shapes change with size. In your findings you will...
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Tree Mapping in 2 D
Identifying 2D shapes in common objects and sorting according to shapes connects the real world to learning shape names and attributes.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Rotate 2 D Shapes in 3 D
Practice your 3D visualization skills by rotating 2D shapes.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Rendering: Ready to Dive Into Some Math?
In this instructional activity we are going to explore the most fundamental calculation a ray tracer performs: ray object intersection. It also lists information you need to know before you start this instructional activity.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Fellows in the Field: Skylar Tibbits
Skylar Tibbits and his team at MIT's Self Assembly Lab are working on materials to create 4-D printing. What exactly is 4-D printing? The Self Assembly Lab works to create physical objects that can self-construct from stored memory...