Interactive
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Classifying Polygons

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
This interactive diagram focuses on sorting polygons by common properties and then you select the correct label for each section of the Venn Diagram.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Elem Math: Classify Objects as Rectangles, Squares, Circles, or Triangles

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students watch a video and attempt practice problems on classifying rectangles, squares, circles and triangles.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Elem Math: Classify Objects as Rectangles, Squares, Circles, or Triangles

For Students 2nd - 4th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students practice classifying various two dimensional shapes as rectangles, squares, circles or triangles.
Unit Plan
AAA Math

Aaa Math: Types of Polygons Based on Number of Sides

For Students 2nd - 5th Standards
Students can practice classifying polygons in a series of self-check exercises and timed learning games.
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe: Self Check Quizzes 1 Two Dimensional Figures Polygons

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use Glencoe's randomly generated self-checking quiz to test your knowledge of two-dimensional figure-polygons. Each question has a "Hint" link to help. Choose the correct answer for each problem. At the bottom of the page click the...
Handout
Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Regular 2 D Shapes

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
This tutorial provides illustrations for regular 2-D shapes as well as a definition for polygons and for regular polygons.
Interactive
Government of Alberta

Learn Alberta: Math Interactives: Exploring Shape Classification

For Students 6th - 8th
Investigate the properties of triangles, quadrilaterals, and regular polygons using this interactive Learn Alberta math resource. Students are able to practice classifying shapes based on their different properties. Be sure to follow the...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Classify Shapes by Line and Angle Types

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Classify shapes based on pictures or attributes, such as angle types and side-lengths. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Website
University of Regina (Canada)

University of Regina: Math Central: Lesson: Mr. Z's 5 Minute Game of Geometric Pandemonium

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Students make a series of geometric drawings of points, obtuse angles, rays, polygons, and the like. Each child is given one but not allowed to show anyone else. The drawing is then taped to the back of the child in front of them. The...
Graphic
Curated OER

Edu place.com: Identifying and Classifying Polygons

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes intoductory elements on polygons and their properties.
Unit Plan
BBC

Bbc: Bitesize: Maths: 2 D Shapes

For Students 2nd - 8th Standards
Learn about the properties of 2-D shapes: circles, triangles, polygons, and quadrilaterals. Includes information, video, and examples about each, with games and quizzes for reinforcement.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Elem Math: Determining the Length of an Unknown Side of a Triangle

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students watch a video tutorial and attempt practice problems on how to determine the unknown side length of a triangle.
Activity
NumberNut

Number Nut: Shapes, Symbols, and Colors: 2 D Shapes

For Students K - 1st Standards
Did you know that two-dimensional shapes are also called polygons? This lesson describes the various 2-D shapes and includes two interactive games to reinforce skills.
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: What Do We Have in Common?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This inquiry activity explores the definitions of quadrilaterals and the properties of the diagonals of quadrilaterals to classify quadrilaterals. Learners will work cooperatively to justify conclusions. This lesson plan was created by...
Activity
NumberNut

Number Nut: Shapes, Symbols and Colors: Two Dimensional Shapes

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Describes, with illustrations, the basic two-dimensional shapes students will encounter in elementary Math.
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Quadrilaterals

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This is an inquiry lesson used to review Algebra 1 objectives by applying them to geometry concepts. Students explore the properties of quadrilaterals and classify them by definition. This lesson can be use in geometry classes. Students...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Recognizing Triangle Types

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this exercise, students practice recognizing triangle types. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints and try questions repeatedly.