CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Area and Perimeter of Rhombuses and Kites
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students are given the two diagonals of a kite of rhombus and are to determine the area and perimeter. Click challenge me to answer practice questions and click learn more to watch a video.
Other
Science.ca: Coxeter Tile Rhombus Game
For this activity created by mathematician Donald Coxeter, students manipulate rhomboids to make different 3-D cubes and other shapes.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Building Shapes
Based on building a hexagon, this activity from the Math Forum collection focuses on using different combinations of pattern blocks to create a hexagon. An online activity, pencil and paper method, literature connections, and a...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Line Symmetry
This site from The Math Forum is a great site if you are looking for activities to engage your students in learning about line symmetry. Peruse this collection of activities for one or two or four that would be right for your students....
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Lesson: An Introduction to Quadrilaterals
Quadrilaterals-parallelograms, rectangles, and trapezoids-are thoroughly introduced in this lesson plan for upper elementary and middle school learners. Lots of resources are linked to it to help support the teacher and students....
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Interactive Quadrilaterals
Resize and rotate different types of quadrilaterals--square, rectangle, rhombus, trapezoid, and kite--while learning the definitions of these different shapes and labeling the angles and diagonals. CCSS.Math.Content.3.G.A.1 Understand...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Identifying Quadrilaterals
Learn about the properties of rectangles, rhombuses, and squares, and practice identifying them. Includes hints for questions. CCSS.Math.Content.3.G.A.1 Understand that shapes in different categories
Analyze Math
Analyze Math: Rhombus Problems
The geometry tutorial explores the definition, area, and properties of a rhombus. The activity has several examples with detailed solutions.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Study of Quadrilaterals
An interesting technique is used for student viewers to learn about quadrilaterals. A viewer can meet the quadrilateral family by clicking on a link and characters will introduce themselves and tell you about their distinguishing...
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Quadrilateral Family
Regents Prep displays and explains the different types of quadrilaterals.
Math Planet
Math Planet: Geometry: Parallelogram, Triangles Etc
Resource examines the area of geometric solids through examples and a video lesson. [0:39]
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Visually Identifying Quadrilaterals
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Cursor down if needed to locate the video "Visually Identifying Quadrilaterals (Trapezoids, Parallelograms, Rectangles, Squares, Rhombi)." Students watch a video and...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 4.g What Shape Am I?
In this task, students ultimately use the definitions they are given for three types of quadrilaterals and what they know about parallel sides to identify that a square fits all the definitions and explain why. Aligns with 4.G.A.2.
BBC
Bbc: Bitesize: Maths: 2 D Shapes
Learn about the properties of 2-D shapes: circles, triangles, polygons, and quadrilaterals. Includes information, video, and examples about each, with games and quizzes for reinforcement.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Triangles and Quadrilaterals Study Guide
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide reviews the formulas for area and perimeter of triangles and different kinds of quadrilaterals.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Area and Perimeter of Rhombuses and Kites
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students calculate the area and perimeter of a rhombus or kite. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos and...
Starfall
Starfall: Puzzles
In this interactive students click on one of the black statues to break them down into shapes; then they reconstruct the statue by putting the puzzle pieces together, which shows the animal that it represents and replaces the statues...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: A What? A What? A Quadrilateral
In this lesson, students will identify the characteristics of a quadrilateral. Students will have a chance categorize quadrilaterals into subgroups such as squares, rhombuses, rectangles, and nonregular quadrilaterals. This lesson using...
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Area of a Rhombus
Learn about the area of a rhombus with this handy reference guide. Provides a detailed definition, formulas, and an interactive activity that enhances further explanation. Includes links to related topics.
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Rhombus
A complete reference guide to the rhombus. It provides definitions and an interactive activity that enhances further explanation. Includes links to related topics.
Geometry Help
Geometry Help: Rhombus
Explains the basic concept of a rhombus with step-by-step instructions and methods for solving specific problems on your own relating to this topic.
Geometry Help
Geometry Help: Squares
Explains the basic concept of a square with step-by-step instructions and methods for solving specific problems on your own relating to this topic.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Rockin' Rhombuses!
Rhombus, the mathematically correct term for "diamond" is the focus of this interactive lesson.
OER Commons
Oer Commons: Gallery Problems Exercise
Students who have a clear understanding of the previous lessons can work on gallery problems of their choosing. This can be used as a good review or assessment.