Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Draw 3 Dimensional Objects

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Bring three-dimensional shapes to life in your classroom. First introduce the vocabulary of three-dimensional shapes, such as sphere, cube, and pyramid. Then, show your kids examples of how to use two-dimensional objects draw...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Three- and Two- Dimensional Geometry

For Students 7th
In this three- and two- dimensional geometry worksheet, 7th graders solve 12 various problems related to geometric shapes and measurement. They first use paper and a pencil to sketch the front, side, back, top and bottom views of each...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Two-Dimensional Drawings from Three Dimensional Objects

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders identify and replicate two dimensional illustrations of three dimensional objects. In this spatial visualization lesson, 6th graders practice viewing objects from various sides. Student participate in stations to view...
Handout
Chymist

Problem Solving by Dimensional Analysis

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Is your class in another dimension with regards to dimensional analysis? Give them some extra practice with a straightforward activity. Learners convert units by following concise step-wise examples, including setting up the...
Lesson Plan
Shodor Education Foundation

Cross Sections

For Teachers 7th - 12th Standards
Use this activity on cross-sections of three-dimensional shapes in your math class to work on algebra or geometry Common Core standards. The lesson includes a list of relevent terminology, and a step-by-step process to illustrate the...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Dimensional Analysis Practice Problems

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this science and engineering activity, students use dimensional analysis to solve each of the problems stated on the sheet. They illustrate their work and how they arrived at their answers by using significant figures for their final...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Very Hungry Caterpillar - Teaching Shapes

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students identify two- and three-dimensional figures and associate them with real-world objects.  In this geometry lesson, students are read The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle and complete several activities including a chart...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Calculating Distances in Two and Three Dimensions

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students use the Pythagorean Theorem to solve problems. In this geometry lesson, students solve for the distances by calculating the different parts of the shape of a two and three dimensional shape. They reason by analogy.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Geo Jammin' - Day 2, Lesson 6: Rhyme and Reason

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Learners listen to the poem "Shapes" by Shel Silverstein in order to accurately and specifically describe shapes' rules/traits in their journals. They illustrate the poem and take turns reading during a creative shared reading session.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Math 212: Planes

For Students Higher Ed
In this plane worksheet, students find the midpoint of a line, determine points on a plane, and use the cross product to find an equation with given parameters. This two-page worksheet contains three problems.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Introducing Powers and Models

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners construct two dimensional models to illustrate squared numbers. In this geometry lesson, students use graph paper and an x/y axis to build squares exponentially. Learners identify powers and relationships between various figures...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Using 2 and 3 Dimensional Geometric Shapes

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students explore geometry by participating in a shape identification activity. In this figure dimensions lesson, students identify the difference between 2 and 3 dimensional shapes by their vertices and faces. Students examine blocks in...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Learn the Shapes

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students examine and identify the similarities and differences of two-dimensional shapes. They play an I-Spy shape game, participate in a classroom Shape Search, and create illustrations of shapes for a shape collage.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Pyramids with Basic Bases

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students explore pyramids. In this math lesson, students discuss where they have seen examples of pyramids. Students classify pyramids as three-dimensional figures and identify their attributes.
Lesson Plan
NTTI

Transform Your Geometry into a Work of Art

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Mathematicians utilize artwork to help illustrate the major ideas of transformations and tessellations. They visually identify transformations including reflections, rotations, and translations. They discuss how artists have used...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Facial Symmetry

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners study facial symmetry. They explore lines of symmetry, and create illustrations with multiple lines of symmetry.
Activity
Illustrative Mathematics

Reflections and Isosceles Triangles

For Teachers 9th - 11th Standards
Geometers explore symmetries of isosceles triangles by using rigid transformations of the plane. They complete four tasks, including congruence proofs, which illustrate the relationship between congruence and rigid transformations. The...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Math 212: Planes

For Students Higher Ed
In this planes worksheet, students consider the position of given vectors and find the vector equation of a plane. They identify the points that lie on a plane and determine the equation of a line through given points. This two-page...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Solving Systems of Linear Equations in Three Variables

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Practice solving linear systems of three equations with three unknowns using the elimination method and substitution method. This handout includes graphics of different combinations of intersecting planes to help illustrate the different...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Draw It!

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students follow directions to make two- and three-dimensional shapes. Focusing on polygons, they use the shapes to solve real-world problems and review with the class. They read two of Shel Silverstein's poems and discuss the...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Small and Large Squares

For Teachers K - 1st
Young mathematicians classify squares according to attributes. They sort squares according to specific attributes. Students explore squares in repeating patterns and order squares according to size. Engaging extension activities are...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Geometry Library

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders write and illustrate books to make a class library of math term books. They utilize vocabulary associated with geometry to make their books. For example, one character may be, Mr. A Cute.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Faces, Vertices, Edges

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students identify the parts of three dimensional objects. In this geometry lesson, students find the number of faces, edges and vertices. They differentiate between prisms and polyhedra.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Geo Jammin' By DeSign - Day 3, Lesson 15: The Quiltmaker's Gift

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Learners listen to a read aloud of The Quiltmaker's Gift by Jeff Brumbeau finding examples of symmetry in the illustrations in the book.