Curated OER
Which One Does Not Belong?
In this mathematics worksheet, students circle the shape in each group that is different. there are six different groups to identify on the sheet.
Curated OER
Calculating the Perimeter of a Square
A quick definition and the formula for finding the perimeter of a square is provided at the top of this worksheet. After reading the description, 4th graders must find the perimeter of the 3 given squares by adding or multiplying. This...
Curated OER
Worksheet #2.6: MT-A141 PreCalculus
In this graphing worksheet, students predict how a graph of given functions will work. Next, they check their work using a graphing calculator. Students use algebra to complete the graph of a square and determine transformations.
Curated OER
Squares and Square Roots II
Learners evaluate squares and square roots. Through practice, they discover the inverse relationship between squares and square roots. Students take notes, solve square root and square root problems, and classify numbers as rational or...
Curated OER
From a Square to a Rectangle
Eighth graders solve problems involving percentage increases and decreases. Using given percentages, 8th graders transform a square into a rectangle. They apply the area formulas for squares and rectangles.Students observe the percent...
Curated OER
Seeing Shapes
Students study a variety of geometric shapes by taking pictures of items representing the shapes with a digital camera. They identify the shapes by using software to paint on the image.
Curated OER
Area graphics for 7th graders
Young scholars randomly select dimensions for three geometric shapes (square, right triangle and circle). From the graphs they compare and contrast the graphical results of each shape.
Curated OER
Elastic Band Shapes
Students identify basic shapes (triangle, square, rectangle, circle), create shapes with different body parts, and create shapes at various levels (high, low)
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Triangles
In this video segment [2:01] from Cyberchase, the CyberSquad finds that by arranging triangle tiles they are able to create a path that will allow them to cross a river of hot lava.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Max's Math Adventures: Max's Fantastical Zoo
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.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Making Rock Candy
In this video segment from Cyberchase, two friends make rock candy while learning about 2-D and 3-D shapes.
Beacon Learning Center
Beacon Learning Center: The Facts Please, Mr. Mumble
This interactive web lesson teaches students about two-dimensional shape attributes.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe: Self Check Quizzes 2 Squares and Square Roots
Use Glencoe's Math Course 2 randomly generated self-checking quiz to test your knowledge of squares and square roots. Each question has a "Hint" link to help. Choose the correct answer for each problem. At the bottom of the page click...
Utah Education Network
Uen: Shape Stretch
This module features a lesson plan for shapes. Teachers of thie lesson will engage their students in a game that requires the use of balance, movement, and "shape" mathematical concepts.
That Quiz
That Quiz: Practice Test: Shapes
This resource provides a practice geometry quiz for students to use.
Unite for Literacy
Unite for Literacy: Know and Learn: Spot the Shapes
A book about the shapes around us. Includes audio narration in 17 additional languages with text in English.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Making Patterns
Explore the literature connections, online activity, pencil and paper activity, and the manipulative investigation of patterns and geometric shapes on this page!
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Geoboard Activities
Math Forum provides a set of links to sites that are related to geoboard activities. There are several great links to lessons using geoboards. The links provide insight into how to use them, including how to perform various measurements...
Cuemath
Cuemath: Quadrilaterals
Explore the world of quadrilaterals and their properties. Find answers to questions like what are quadrilaterals, how they are formed, easy ways to identify them, and commonly seen quadrilaterals around us.
Cuemath
Cuemath: Regular Polygon
Introduces the concept of regular polygons along with regular polygon examples, not regular polygons, irregular polygons, and area of a regular polygon. Check-out the solved examples for better understanding and try your hand at solving...
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Russian Toy Store: 2 D Shapes
Mattie and her four sisters are visiting a toy store. Can you help them find different shapes in the toy store?
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Skateboarding
In this video segment from Cyberchase, Bianca injures her ankle while skateboarding and is confined to her bed. She has trouble reaching a few objects from her bed until her friend gives her a device made up of collapsible...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Squares
The CyberSquad builds a raft out of squares in order to cross a river in this Cyberchase video [2:05] segment.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Suzanne Alejandre: Algebraic Factoring
Use algebra tiles to explore factoring of polynomials.