SEN Teacher
Photo Nets (3D)
The sky is the limit when printing custom 3-D shape templates from this site. Not only can you pick your shape and pattern, there is an option to upload an image for the different sides of the geometric shape. Let your learners have fun...
HeyMath!
Volume of Pyramid
Go beyond the basic formulas and uncover the surface area and volume of 3-D shapes with this comprehensive and organized worksheet packet. The problems include the basic formula computations while also challenging your learners to derive...
SEN Teacher
Nets (3D Models)
Let your learners pick and create a fun shape from this custom template. Shapes range from complex geometric figures to the more common cube and prism. Each page can be labeled with your personal directions. Additional printable listed...
Curated OER
Recognizing 3-Dimensional Shapes
Three-dimensional shapes are all around us; expose young geometers to this concept as they focus on identifying four figures: cube, prism, sphere, and pyramid. Learners begin by matching four objects to the shape each resembles (i.e. a...
Curated OER
Geometry Vases: Ceramics Lesson
Geometric shapes are used in math and in art. Learners discuss the various names, dimensions, and attributes of geometric shapes, then apply that knowledge to design a vase. They use 3-D shapes to make a cubist-style vase out of clay.
Curated OER
3-D Shapes
Each shape has its own set of properties that distinguish it from its shape family members. Review the properties of 3-D shapes with this quick game. Learners are given a set of clues to help them determine which shape will appear on...
Curated OER
Views of Shapes
In this math worksheet, students examine the two and three dimensional shapes. They use the observations in order to define the different points of view.
Curated OER
Area, Surface Area and Volume of 3-D Shapes
Math whizzes examine the relationship between area and volume and the relationship between a 3-D shape and its surface area. Following discussion and practice, pupils participate in a project in which they design packaging for a new...
Curated OER
Understand Categories of Shapes
This colorful set of shapes and figures is the data set learners need to fill out an extensive table. For each of 11 types of shapes or figures they record the quantity and how many corners and sides each has. This becomes more difficult...
Curated OER
Color the Right Shapes
I remember doing this activity when I was little. Learners color each shape the color indicated at the top of the page. Squares are blue, cubes are red, circles are green and so on. There are 30 shapes to identify and color.
Curated OER
Which One Could Make This Shape?
Explore two and three-dimensional shapes. Learners first examine three 2-D shapes and determine which of three 3-D figures could have made that shape. The wording here is a bit confusing; make sure your kids understand what it is asking....
Curated OER
What Shape Is That Object?
Before begining this worksheet you will need to clarify if learners are to write the 2-D, 3-D, or both version of each shape shown. They are to write the name of the shape they see. Some may be cones, spheres, or pyramids depending on...
Government of Alberta
Learn Alberta: Math Interactives: Exploring Surface Area, Volume, and Nets
Investigate the concepts of area, volume, 3D shapes, and nets using this interactive Learn Alberta math. The solid shapes focused on this exploration include rectangular and triangular prisms, rectangular and triangular pyramids,...
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Up and Down Stairs
Work with this cube problem and see if you can find a pattern. Then you can check your solution with solutions already submitted.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Ready to Learn 2010 2015 Initiative (Pbs Kids Lab)
PBS KIDS Lab is built on the belief that every new technology is a learning opportunity. This page includes links to PBS programming, apps, games, videos, activities, and education resources. Teaching Tips provide step-by-step lessons...
Primary Resources
Primary Resources: 2 D and 3 D Shapes
Here is a huge collection of teacher resources for teaching 2-D and 3-D shapes. Includes smartboard and PowerPoint presentations, as well as worksheets and helpful hints.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: 2 D and 3 D Shapes
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart explains 2-D and 3-D shapes.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Building a Pyramid
This Math Forum lesson gives instructions on how to build a paper pyramid. Bonuses included finding the surface area and volume of the pyramid.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Shapes: Peg + Cat
We are learning about how shape attributes helps us to see how shapes are alike and different. This site provides four resources for shapes including 3-D.
NC State University
The Engineering Place: Shapes
A lesson in creating 3-D solids using toothpicks and marshmallows.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: 3 D Shapes
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this flipchart, students are introduced to the following 3-D shapes, including spheres, cylinders, and rectangular prisms.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: 3 D Shapes Review
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart reviews 3-D shapes.