Lesson introducing the basic three-dimensional shapes (sphere, cylinder, cone, cube). Common items with those shapes are hidden on the playground for students to find and photograph. Pictures are then used to create a photostory....

The students will make the connection between 2-D and 3-D shapes using modeling clay and geometric solids and participate in an interactive web activity. Students will make predictions about what 2-D shape they think will be made when...

A instructional activity in creating 3-D solids using toothpicks and marshmallows.

Two and three-dimensional geometric shape are explored in these exercises. Each activity has teacher notes, activity instructions, and a worksheet when necessary.

Use this lesson plan to help students learn about cylinders. Students will be creating cylinders, and comparing them and their capacity. This engaging, hands-on lesson will hold student interest and be very beneficial to student learning.