Shmoop University
Shmoop: Basic Geometry: 3 D Objects (Prisms, Cylinders, Cones, Spheres)
The geometry resource investigates three-dimensional objects. Objects include prisms, cylinders, cones, and spheres. Detailed examples and practice exercises are included.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Great Barrier Reef: Shapes: 3 D Objects & Position
Join Mel and Alba and find out more about 3D shapes and the position of objects.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Drexel University: Math Forum: 3 D Drawing and Geometry
Instructions on a simple way to get started drawing in 3-D by drawing objects using an isometric grid.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Cross Sections of 3 D Objects
Practice your knowledge of all possible cross-sections of common 3D objects. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Cross Sections of 3 D Objects (Basic)
Match 3D objects with their 2D cross-sections. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Cross Sections of 3 D Objects (Basic)
Basic practice problems involving cross sections of 3D objects.
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,...
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,...
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.
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.
PBS
Pbs: Mathline: Let's Face It [Pdf]
Check out this math project about polyhedra! Students will enjoy the hands-on activity while they learn about tetrahedrons, hexahedrons, octahedrons, dodecahedrons, and icosahedrons. [Requires Adobe Reader.]
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: The Cylinder Problem: Middle School Lesson
This lesson offers an interesting, hands-on experience for middle school students studying cylinders. Students will create cylinders, and measure and compare their volumes.