Illustrative Mathematics
Lines of Symmetry for Quadrilaterals
Explore how lines of symmetry help define different categories of quadrilaterals. Looking at a square, rectangle, trapezoid, and parallelogram, young mathematicians discover that each shape has its own, unique symmetry. Encourage your...
Scholastic
Study Jams! Classify Quadrilaterals
Face the vertex of two-dimensional shapes and discover what each figure requires as part of its classification. With one shape per slide, learners see what makes each shape special and compare it to others with similar qualities.
Illustrative Mathematics
What is a Trapezoid? (Part 1)
Challenge your class to construct a definition for trapezoids. Looking at four examples and four non-examples, students individually create definitions and use them to classify an unknown shape. Allow for small group and whole-class...
Illustrative Mathematics
What Shape Am I?
Sharpen your pencil and grab a ruler, it's time to draw some quadrilaterals! Given the definition of a parallelogram, rectangle, and rhombus, learners draw examples and nonexamples of each figure. The three definitions are...
PBS
Accessible Shapes
All the 2-D and 3-D measurement work you need is in one location. Divided into three sections, the geometry lesson plans consist of visualization of three dimensions, classifying geometric figures, and finding surface area and volume....
CK-12 Foundation
Polygon Classification
Polly want a polygon? Young mathematicians sort shapes using an interactive. They classify the shapes as convex polygons, concave polygons, or not polygons.
Illustrative Mathematics
All vs. Only Some
All shapes have certain defining attributes that set them apart from others. In order to understand this, young mathematicians look at examples and non-examples of triangles, rectangles, and squares, working as a whole class to create...
Noyce Foundation
Lawn Mowing
This is how long we mow the lawn together. The assessment requires the class to work with combining ratios and proportional reasoning. Pupils determine the unit rate of mowers and calculate the time required to mow a lawn if they work...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Study Jams! Math: Geometry: Classify Quadrilaterals
After you explore the step by step lesson to classify quadrilaterals sing some karaoke and then test your knowledge.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Quadrilaterals Review
After reviewing the properties of different quadrilaterals, students answer questions about each type.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Categorize Quadrilaterals
Classify and compare rectangles, rhombuses, and squares. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints. CCSS.Math.Content.3.G.A.1 Understand that shapes in...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Analyze Quadrilaterals
Classify and compare rectangles, rhombuses, and squares.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Parallelogram Classification
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will use the classify different shapes by changing the points on the given shape. Click learn more to watch a video and click challenge me to answer a practice question.