Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Elem Math: Matching Equivalent 2 D Shapes

For Students 2nd - 4th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The video describes how to determine which shapes are similar by looking at the attributes of the given shapes. The video is followed by a series of practice...
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Elem Math: Counting Different 2 D Shapes Within Complex Composite Figures

For Students 2nd - 4th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The video describes how to determine how many triangles are needed to create the complex composite shape.
Activity
Scholastic

Scholastic: Max's Math Adventures: Max's Fantastical Zoo

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Use this rhyming description of Max's Fantastical Zoo to make some amazing animals from geometric shapes. There is a teacher's guide for easy lesson planning.
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
PBS

Pbs Mathline Lesson: Geometry, It's a Perfect Fit [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
This two-part geometry lesson plan has learners identify, describe, and classify two-dimensional shapes. Students engage in hands-on activities including identifying shapes in the classroom, creating patterns with shapes, identifying...
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...