CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Count Rectangles, Square,s and Triangles in Composite Figures
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The video defines a composite shape and shows how to determine the total number of triangles in the given shape. The video is followed by practice problems to assess...
BBC
Bbc: Bitesize: Maths: 2 D Shapes
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.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Identifying 2 D Shapes
In this activity, 2nd graders will identify shapes found around the room by recognizing their attributes such as number of angles, vertexes, and faces.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Attributes of Shapes
Students will identify the attributes of shapes and use those attributes to draw and describe shapes. This lesson contains a detailed plan, pictures of student work, and videos of the lesson in action.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Illuminations: Shape Tool
This tool allows you to create any geometric shape imaginable. Squares, triangles, rhombi, trapezoids and hexagons can be created, colored, enlarged, shrunk, rotated, reflected, sliced, and glued together.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Illuminations: Making Triangles
Understand the mathematical meaning of a triangle and the idea of congruence, or sameness, in geometry.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Three Dimensional Shapes
While 3 Dimensional shapes are not mentioned specifically in the Common Core, they do include the term face which is more appropriate for 3D shape attributes.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Spotting Two Dimensional Shapes
Second graders will be able to identify 2-dimensional shapes and tell the number of vertices and sides.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Explaining Shape Attributes
Second graders explain shape attributes using written explanations.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Constructing Triangles
This interactive exercise focuses on the appearance and manipulation of triangles.
PBS
Pbs: Count on It!: Blossom and Snappy Go Camping
Blossom and Snappy help Robbie prepare for her camping trip. They learn about dehydrated food and the amount of water she will need for the four days and four nights she will be away. They also learn how to pick the right spot at the...
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Eureka Math Parent Guide: Time, Shapes, and Fractions as Equal Parts of Shapes
A guide to support parents as they work with their students with time, shapes, and fractions as equal parts of shapes.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Math + Arts: Shapes Into Sculptures
In this instructional activity, students will identify 2- and 3-dimensional shapes as well as create shape drawings and sculptures. Teacher materials are available.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: School Bus: 2 D Space
Students will play learning games to explore parallel lines and two-dimensional shapes.
NumberNut
Number Nut: Shapes, Symbols, and Colors: 2 D Shapes
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.
Rice University
Rice University: Cynthia Lanius: No Matter What Shape Your Fractions Are In
Four basic geometric shapes - the triangle, parallelogram, trapezoid, and hexagon - are examined to determine how many of one shape fits "inside" another. For instance, how many triangles are "in" a hexagon. Ten questions with solutions...
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...
Doina Popovici
Math Play: 2 D Shapes Jeopardy
Review basic facts and properties of two-dimensional shapes in this interactive game.
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.
History is Fun
Jan Brett: Geometric Solids Flashcards Pdf
Print out these colorfully illustrated PDF file pages to practice learning your basic three dimensional geometric solids. Fold them in half and one side shows the shape while the other side shows the shape with the correct name. Put them...
Quia
Ixl Learning: Identify Shapes I
This interactive media source asks students to determine which picture shape matches the name of the shape that is displayed in each question.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Kids Math: Quadrilaterals
Explore four-sided polygons called quadrilaterals on this site.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Illuminations: Shape Sorter
Students learn how to categorize plane figure polygons using Venn Diagrams with this computer based tool.
