Curated OER
Wonders of the World
Third graders examine two-dimensional objects and create a 3-D image of the object. They make models of the Taj Mahal and buildings in Delhi.
Curated OER
Building Paper Bridges
Students construct a bridge that can hold 100 pennies. In this math lesson plan, students evaluate the strength of their bridges. They predict how much weight a bridge can hold based on its design.
Curated OER
Classroom Triangles
Students use bearing measurements to triangulate and determine objects' locations. Working in teams of two or three, students must put on their investigative hats as they take bearing measurements to specified landmarks in their...
Teach Engineering
Surface Tension Lab
What constitutes a good soap bubble? In the second installment of a nine-part series, scholars apply their understanding of surface tension to soap bubbles. They experiment to determine the best solutions to use for the...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Math + Arts: Shapes Into Sculptures
In this instructional activity, students will identify 2- and 3-dimensional shapes as well as create shape drawings and sculptures. Teacher materials are available.
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,...
Teachnology
Teachnology: Math Shapes Teaching Theme
Shapes Theme provides an excellent collection of free sample worksheets, teacher resources, lesson plans and interactive media for the elementary grades.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Math + Arts: Shape Mobile
For this lesson, students will create a shape mobile of 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional shapes made from geometric shapes.
Government of Alberta
Learn Alberta: Math Interactives: Exploring Surface Area and Volume
This multimedia Learn Alberta math resource looks at surface area and volume and how math involved in the design of large inflatable shapes. The accompanying interactive component lets students investigate a variety of cylinders to get a...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: The Cylinder Problem: Middle School Lesson
This lesson offers an interesting, hands-on experience for middle school students studying cylinders. Students will create cylinders, and measure and compare their volumes.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Making New Shapes With Shapes
My first graders have been studying the defining attributes of 2D shapes. They are going to love using toothpicks and marshmallows to present their knowledge of 2D and create 3D shapes.
Other
Nearpod: Three Dimensional Shapes
In this lesson, students will learn to identify three-dimensional shapes by name and distinguish between two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes.
Other
Nearpod: Solid Shapes
In this lesson on solid shapes, students will learn to identify three-dimensional shapes by their attributes and learn to recognize them in the real world.
BBC
Bbc: Bitesize: Ks2: Maths: Shape, Space, and Measurement
Interactive lessons featuring 2-D and 3-D shapes, angles, time, and symmetry. For each section, play a learning game, read a lesson that includes comprehensive vocabulary, and take a quiz to find out what you've learned.
Math Planet
Math Planet: Pre Algebra: Pyramids, Prisms, Cylinders and Cones
Provides an explanation, examples, and video lessons all related to area and volume of pyramids, prisms, cylinders, and cones.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: The Cylinder Problem: High School Lesson
Using an engaging approach, this lesson requires students to record the volume of cylinders as a function of the radius. Students will construct and measure the volume of several cylinders and then begin comparing these shapes.
PBS
Pbs: Black Kingdoms of the Nile
A geometry lesson that examines the history and structure of ancient pyramids and engages learners in constructing pyramid models. A comprehensive lesson that considers students with diverse learning styles. Math concepts introduced...
Quia
Ixl Learning: Cross Sections
Brush up on your math skills relating to cross-sections then try some practice problems to test your understanding.