Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Elem Math: Identifying Rectangles Squares Circles and Triangles

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

Ck 12: Elem Math: Counting Vertices and Sides in Various Shapes

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students practice counting sides and vertices in various two dimensional shapes.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Elem Math: Determining Unit Shapes From Tessellations

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students watch a video to determine unit shapes from a tessellation and then take an assessment to test their knowledge.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Elem Math: Determining Whether a Given Shape Can Be Tessellated

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students watch a video to determine if a two dimensional shape can be tessellated and then take a quick assessment to test their skills.
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,...
Unit Plan
E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Math: Market Place: 2 D Space

For Students 3rd - 5th
At the Food Market there are a lot of shapes. Help Afia find and name the shapes.
Lesson Plan
University of Texas

Inside Mathematics: Quilt Making [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
This task challenges a student to demonstrate understanding of the concept of two dimensional shapes and their properties.
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...
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: 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.
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...
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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.