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E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Math: Tea Store: 3 D Space

For Students 1st - 3rd
Can you help Leela find objects of different 3D shapes in her parents' tea store?
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Drexel University: Math Forum: 3 D Drawing and Geometry

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Instructions on a simple way to get started drawing in 3-D by drawing objects using an isometric grid.
Interactive
Physics Aviary

Physics Aviary: Velocity Vector in 3 D

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A program that will randomly move an object from one location to another in three-dimensional space. You must determine the three components of the velocity vector that is created by this movement and also the speed of the object during...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Rendering: Ready to Dive Into Some Math?

For Students 9th - 10th
In this lesson we are going to explore the most fundamental calculation a ray tracer performs: ray object intersection. It also lists information you need to know before you start this lesson.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 1.g 3 D Shape Sort

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
As a whole group, students will sort a collection of three-dimensional objects into categories by shape. There should be several that fall into each of the categories below: Aligns with 1.G.A.1.
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Education.com

Education.com: Counting Pizza Party

For Students Pre-K - K
[Free Registration/Login Required] There's no pizza party like a counting pizza party! In this math game, students count the correct number of toppings and add them to the pizza to match the customer's order.
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University of Regina (Canada)

University of Regina: Math Central: Lesson: Mr. Z's 5 Minute Game of Geometric Pandemonium

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Students make a series of geometric drawings of points, obtuse angles, rays, polygons, and the like. Each child is given one but not allowed to show anyone else. The drawing is then taped to the back of the child in front of them. The...
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Other

Erikson Institute: Why One to One Correspondence Matters

For Teachers Pre-K - K Standards
A hallmark of accurate counting is when preschoolers begin to assign one number, and only one number, to each object as they count. We see this achievement when a child touches or tags each object in time with saying the counting words....
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Other

Erikson Institute: Numbers and Fun With Anno's Counting Book

For Teachers Pre-K - K Standards
There are multiple opportunities to teach number sense with the book Anno's Counting Book. This teacher explains how she used it in her preschool classroom to practice counting objects and number recognition.
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: The Cylinder Problem: High School Lesson

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Using an engaging approach, this activity 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.
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Other

Quantum Object: A 3 D Mobius Strip

For Students 9th - 10th
Highly technical site on the Mobius Strip.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Rotate 2 D Shapes in 3 D

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Practice your 3D visualization skills by rotating 2D shapes. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
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PBS

Pbs: Mathline: Let's Face It [Pdf]

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
Check out this math project about polyhedra! Learners will enjoy the hands-on activity while they learn about tetrahedrons, hexahedrons, octahedrons, dodecahedrons, and icosahedrons. [Requires Adobe Reader.]
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Other

Kindergarten Works: 10 Activities for Describing 3 D Shapes in Kindergarten

For Teachers Pre-K - K Standards
Describing 3D shapes in Pre-K and Kindergarten is now an expectation as it is a key geometry standard. This resource contains 3D shapes activities and resources for practicing this standard. Included are chants, videos, games, poetry,...
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Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Making 3 D Solids

For Students 2nd - 8th Standards
This tutorial features templates and instructions to make the following solids: tetrahedron, cube, octahedron, dodecahedron, and icosahedron.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Shape Changing With the Cyber Squad

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
In this project, you will make 2-dimensional templates, called nets, that fold up into 3-dimensional (3-D) shapes. By making shapes of different sizes, you will be able to see how 3-D shapes change with size. In your findings you will...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: G Srt, G Mg Seven Circles Iii

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
In this task, students are shown circle formations where an inner circle is surrounded by a set of circles and all circles are touching. In the first situation, all circles have the same diameter. In the second, the inner circle is...
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History is Fun

Jan Brett: Geometric Solids Flashcards Pdf

For Students 1st - 3rd Standards
Print out these colorfully illustrated PDF file pages to practice learning your basic three dimensional geometric solids. Fold them in half and one side shows the shape while the other side shows the shape with the correct name. Put them...
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University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Up and Down Stairs

For Students 3rd - 4th Standards
Work with this cube problem and see if you can find a pattern. Then you can check your solution with solutions already submitted.