Beacon Learning Center
Perfect Polygons
Don't worry if you do not have the mentioned textbook; there is enough material here for you to carry out a pertinent polygon plan. After introducing your class to various polygons and the prefixes that help identify them, hand out...
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: Math Central: Tantalizing Tessellations!
For this unit, students will be taught several techniques for creating tessellations and will respond to their learning in their Math journals.
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University of Texas
Inside Mathematics: Quilt Making [Pdf]
This task challenges a student to demonstrate understanding of the concept of two dimensional shapes and their properties.
University of Texas
Inside Mathematics: Sorting Shapes [Pdf]
This task challenges a learners knowledge of 2-dimensional geometrical shapes to sort shapes and to design a shape that has a given set of attributes.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Illuminations: Cutting Corners
Students will use their knowledge of plane figure attributes to create and view shapes by cutting and rotating shapes to stimulate discussions on names and attributes of various shapes they do not regularly encounter.
Math.com
Math.com: Quadrilaterals
The lesson investigates types of quadrilaterals. Definitions, examples, and a worksheet are available.
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: Math Central: Plane Geometry
Lesson plans on how to incorporate plane geometry into an elementary classroom. Activities are hands-on, use manipulatives, and incorporate real world experiences.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Defining Geometric Figures
This site provides an in-depth definition of a two-dimensional figure and a three-dimensional figure. Related terms include arcs, vertices, polygon, and many more.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Regular 2 D Shapes
This tutorial provides illustrations for regular 2-D shapes as well as a definition for polygons and for regular polygons.
Ministry of Education and Universities of the Region of Murcia (Spain)
Ministerio De Educacion Y Ciencia: Rectas Y Planos
In Spanish. You can study interactively in this unit lines and planes in space, their equations and their relative positions.
PBS
Pbs: Mathline: Let's Face It [Pdf]
Check out this math project about polyhedra! Students will enjoy the hands-on activity while they learn about tetrahedrons, hexahedrons, octahedrons, dodecahedrons, and icosahedrons. [Requires Adobe Reader.]
University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas: Elementary Math Club: Math Mobile
Learners explore the geometric and topological properties of three-dimensional objects. The lesson plan includes an overview and a lesson toolkit.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Study Jams! Math: Geometry: Classify Quadrilaterals
After you explore the step by step lesson to classify quadrilaterals sing some karaoke and then test your knowledge.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Study Jams! Math: Geometry: Similar Figures
Solve word problems step by step to determine similar figures.
Mangahigh
Mangahigh: Shape: The Angles Inside a Quadrilateral
Test your knowledge of the sum of angles inside a quadrilateral.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Counting Vertices and Sides in Various Shapes
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students practice counting sides and vertices in various two dimensional shapes.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Counting the Number of Basic 2 D Shapes in a Set of Figures
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students watch a video and attempt practice problems on identifying various 2D shapes in a set of figures.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Counting the Number of Basic 2 D Shapes in a Composite Figure
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students watch a video and attempt practice problems on counting basic two dimensional shapes in a composite figure.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Counting Different 2 D Shapes Within Complex Composite Figures
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students watch a video and attempt practice problems on counting two dimensional shapes in a complex composite figure.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Counting Different 2 D Shapes Within Simple Composite Figures
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students watch a video and attempt practice problems on how to dientify various two dimensional shapes within a composite figure.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Determining Unit Shapes From Tessellations
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students watch a video to determine unit shapes from a tessellation and then take an assessment to test their knowledge.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Determining Whether a Given Shape Can Be Tessellated
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students watch a video to determine if a two dimensional shape can be tessellated and then take a quick assessment to test their skills.
Math Playground
Math Playground: Shape Inlay Game
Drag and drop shapes into a puzzle to explore tessellations.