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.
Handout
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Cross Sections of a Cube

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
This interactive exercise focuses on discovering the relationships between two and three-dimensional shapes.
Interactive
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Nctm: Illuminations: Shape Sorter

For Students 2nd - 8th Standards
Students learn how to categorize plane figure polygons using Venn Diagrams with this computer based tool.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Elem Math: Completing the Whole Pictures

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students watch a video and then attempt practice problems on how to complete a whole picture with some missing parts.
Activity
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Nctm: Figure This: Fire Hydrant

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Discover how the geometric shape of an object directly relates to its usefullness in this math challenge from the NCTM Math Challenges for Families collection. A one page activity that you can print or download.
Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Math Grade 3

For Students 3rd
Browse resources related to third-grade math standards. Click on a topic for interactive lessons, videos, and extra practice.
Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs: Geometry and Classification of 2 D Figures: Bianca Busts a Move

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this video from Cyberchase, Bianca breaks her friend's tabletop when she's practicing dance moves in his living room. She uses measurement and geometry to get a new piece of wood that will fit the table exactly. The accompanying...
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Elem Math: Counting the Number of Different 2 D Shapes in a Set of Figures

For Students 2nd - 4th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The video defines a triangle by the number of sides and then determines which of the figures in the diagram are triangles. The video is followed by additional...
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...
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Solid and Plane Figures

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will learn the 6 solid figures and characteristics, including face, edge, and vertices. Students will learn the plane figures when looking at the solid figures. Students will then take a 10...
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Geometry Plane Figures

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] The teacher will use this lesson plan flipchart to review geometry plane figures.
Study Guide
Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Area of Polygons and Circles

For Teachers 3rd - 6th Standards
How would you find the area of a polygon or circle? Explore this concept with engaging activities at this test prep site. Here you will find detailed problem solving strategies with accompanying visuals, a reference table with formulas,...
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.
Handout
Quia

Ixl Learning: Rectangles

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Brush up on your math skills relating to rectangles then try some practice problems to test your understanding.
Handout
Quia

Ixl Learning: Squares

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Brush up on your math skills relating to squares then try some practice problems to test your understanding.
Handout
The Math League

The Math League: Figures and Polygons

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
This website has basic definitions for most polygons, regular and irregular.
Activity
Science Museum of Minnesota

Science Museum of Minnesota: Tans

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this lesson make a tangram and experiment with it to make new designs and pictures.
Article
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: What Is a Polygon?

For Students 2nd - 8th
Defines polygons and explores characteristics, types of polygons, and how to calculate the area of a polygon.
Activity
Instituto Latinoamericano de la Comunicacion Educativa

Red Escolar: Despega Sin Despegar

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
In Spanish. In these activities you can develop the concept of trajectory. Try to trace the figures without lifting your pencil.
Article
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: What Is Circle?

For Students 2nd - 8th
Discusses the radius, diameter, circumference, and area of a circle.
Website
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Patterns in Nature

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this video segment [3:25] from Cyberchase, a plant expert shows Bianca the patterns and symmetry found in nature.

Other popular searches