Nets allow young mathematicians to represent a three-dimensional solid in a two-dimensional space. The video describes the process of drawing the net of a geometric cylinder. 

While physics is known for the math connections, chemistry is know for geometric connections. The 11th video in the series discusses how to determine the molecular structure of bonded atoms in a 3-D plane using steric numbers.

Discover the prevalence of geometric design in Islamic culture with this wonderful informational video. It begins with an overview of the complexity of designs dating back to the eighth century during early Islam, and then...

Ever wonder why a football has such an unsual shape? Find out with this video from the Science of Football colelction that examines how the geometric properties of a football make it perfectly suited for being thrown accurately over...

Similar figures have the same shape, the same corresponding angles, but different lengths of their corresponding sides. The teacher explains just what all that means. She demonstrates how to compare the two shapes to prove they are similar.

Find the area of a trapezoid. The instructor goes through a discussion of defining a trapezoid, the ways to identify the height and base, and then calculates the area of the trapezoid. This visual exploration should solidify this concept...

Quick, name that shape! Scholars learn the names and common properties of three-dimensional solids. They watch a short video that shows an example of each shape and identifies the two-dimensional faces that make up its surfaces.

This video [4:39] provides an opportunity to learn about the characteristics of polygons. As you watch and listen to the teacher and student interact it helps clarify the thinking behind applying this concept.

This lesson will explore form and shape as elements of composition and of the analysis of works of art. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Form and Shape."

This QuickTime movie provides an introduction to the basic geometric term, symmetry. As you watch and listen to the teacher and student interact it helps clarify the thinking behind applying this concept.

Video provides students with an explanation of the basic shapes of hexagon, trapezoid, and parallelogram.

Video provides students with an explanation of the basic shapes of diamond, oval, pentagon, and star.

Video provides students with an explanation of the basic shapes of square, rectangle, triangle, and circle.