E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Dojo: Shape & Space: 3 D Shapes and Symmetry
Meet Morisu in the dojo. Help him with symmetrical objects and shapes!
Other
Nearpod: Solid Shapes
In this activity on solid shapes, learners will learn to identify three-dimensional shapes by their attributes and learn to recognize them in the real world.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Math + Arts: Shapes Into Sculptures
In this activity, students will identify 2- and 3-dimensional shapes as well as create shape drawings and sculptures. Teacher materials are available.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Building With Solid Shapes
Predict which solid shape constructions would be unstable as shown at this one page website. Solutions are available right at the website.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Math + Arts: Shape Mobile
In 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, 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,...
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...
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: World of Fish: 3 D Space & Size
Discover the characteristics of 3D shapes in this fantasy world of fish.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Husky Sled: 3 D Objects
Discover 2D shapes and 3D objects from different views in Antarctica!
Other
Specialist Schools and Academies Trust: Learn Ar: Maths: 3 D Objects
A learning resource that incorporates augmented reality (AR), using a camera, where students explore the volume and surface area of 3-D figures. The home page for this site has a PDF resource that explains how AR works and provides...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Identifying Vertices Edges and Faces in 3 D Shapes
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students watch a video and attempt practice problems on identifying faces, edges and vertices of three dimensional shapes.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Tea Store: 3 D Space
Can you help Leela find objects of different 3D shapes in her parents' tea store?
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Truck Stop: 3 D Objects
Abby is on holiday and is exploring different 3D shapes. Want to join her?
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Wizards: 2 D and 3 D Shapes
Students will create a model of a three-dimensional shape and create tessellations on a computer using two-dimensional shapes.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Building a Pyramid
This Math Forum lesson plan gives instructions on how to build a paper pyramid. Bonuses included finding the surface area and volume of the pyramid.
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Solid Geometry
A complete reference guide to solid geometry. The mathematics resource provides definitions and interactive activities that enhance further explanation.
NumberNut
Number Nut: Shapes, Symbols and Colors: Three Dimensional Shapes
Describes the basic three-dimensional figures students will encounter in elementary Math and in the world around them, and makes mention of a few unusual ones.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Making 3 D Solids
This tutorial features templates and instructions to make the following solids: tetrahedron, cube, octahedron, dodecahedron, and icosahedron.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Overview of Flat Surfaces of 3 D Shapes
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students watch a video overview on the flat surfaces or faces of three dimensional shapes.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Rotate 2 D Shapes in 3 D
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.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Counting Flat Surfaces in Various 3 D Shapes
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students watch a video and attempt practice problems on how to count the number of faces in various three dimensional shapes.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Identify Parts of 3 D Shapes
Identify the parts of 3D shapes in this assessment.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Counting Flat Surfaces in Various 3 D Shapes
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The video shows how to count the number of flat surfaces on various 3D shapes. The video is followed by practice problems.