E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Soccer Stadium: Shape & Length: 3 D Shapes and Distance
Explore distance and geometric shapes while joining Ivan in his soccer practice!
Science Struck
Science Struck: List of Different Types of Geometric Shapes
A comprehensive list of 2D shapes and 3D solids with everything from a triangle to a dodecahedron. Includes illustrations and short descriptions of attributes for each.
Geometry Help
Geometry Help: Area of Geometric Shapes
Explains the basic concept of the area of geometric shapes with step-by-step instructions and methods for solving specific problems on your own relating to this topic.
University of Texas
Inside Mathematics: Sorting Shapes [Pdf]
This task challenges a students knowledge of 2-dimensional geometrical shapes to sort shapes and to design a shape that has a given set of attributes.
ArtsNow
Arts Now Learning: Moving Shapes [Pdf]
These activities will allow students to discover the concepts of geometry through shape exploration and the creation of choreographic sequences.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Illuminations: Geometric Solids
This tool allows you to manipulate various geometric solids and investigate their properties.
Government of Alberta
Learn Alberta: Math Interactives: Exploring Surface Area, Volume, and Nets
Investigate the concepts of area, volume, 3D shapes, and nets using this interactive Learn Alberta math. The solid shapes focused on this exploration include rectangular and triangular prisms, rectangular and triangular pyramids,...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Illuminations: Geometric Solids
An interactive game to find number of edges, surfaces and vertices of different geometric shapes.
University of Texas
Inside Mathematics: Which Shape [Pdf]
This task challenges a student to use knowledge of geometrical attributes to identify and describe shapes.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Sheep Farm: 2 D Space and Hundred Square
Are you up for some farm chores? Help James count the sheep and identify geometric shapes.
History is Fun
Jan Brett: Geometric Shapes Flashcards Pdf
Print out these colorfully illustrated PDF file pages to practice learning your basic two dimensional geometric shapes. Fold them in half and one side shows the shape while the other side shows the shape with the correct name. Put them...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Math + Arts: Geometry in Dance
In this lesson, students observe symmetry, geometric shapes, and angles in two Early American dances, and then choreograph their own dance with symmetrical figures. Media and teaching materials are included.
Mathigon
Mathigon: Algebra: Figurate Numbers
There are many other sequences that are based on certain geometric shapes. These sequences are often called Figurate numbers, numbers that can be represented using geometric shapes. Examples include square, triangle, and tetrahedral...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Math + Arts: Shape Mobile
In this lesson plan, young scholars will create a shape mobile of 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional shapes made from geometric shapes.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Geometry 2 D Shapes
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart introduces basic geometric shapes and gives students practice finding geometric shapes in everyday objects.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Geometry 3 D Shapes
Learn about several three-dimensional geometric shapes and the terminology used to describe them. Learn how to calculate their surface area and volume, and explore their mathematical properties.
Other
Bright Productions Web Designs: Shape Game
You will enjoy this shape game. It tells you the name of a shape and all you have to do is click on the correct shape. If you get confused you can have another try.
ArtsNow
Arts Now Learning: Module K: Shapes
For this series of STEAM activities, students will discover the concepts of geometry through shape exploration and the creation of choreographic sequences. Another activity in this module will allow students to identify shapes by...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Math + Arts: Shapes Into Sculptures
In this lesson, students will identify 2- and 3-dimensional shapes as well as create shape drawings and sculptures. Teacher materials are available.
The Math League
The Math League: Figures and Polygons
This site provides definitions of different types of polygons and figures.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Illuminations: Geometric Solids
The instructional tool explores various geometric solids and their properties. Student can manipulate and color the different shapes. Learners examine the edges, faces, and vertices of the different solid figures.
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.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Similar Shapes
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this flipchart, students use the drawing and interactive tools in Activstudio to apply geometric properties and relationships to describe, compare, and draw two-dimensional shapes and figures.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Building Shapes
Based on building a hexagon, this activity from the Math Forum collection focuses on using different combinations of pattern blocks to create a hexagon. An online activity, pencil and paper method, literature connections, and a...