Arizona State University
Roundup Shapes
Let's study 2-D shapes! Young mathematicians compare and classify shapes according to attributes. They evaluate shape riddles and predict the shape being described. Here is the website where you can find the lesson...
Virginia Department of Education
Geometry and Volume
The history of math is fascinating! Utilize a woodcut primary source image from 1492 and posters from the 1930s to help geometers apply their volume-calculation skills to real-life questions.
Curated OER
Investigating Tessellations in 2 Dimensions
Learners analyze tessellations. In this geometry lesson, students discover which shapes can or cannot be used to create a tessellation. Learners watch a video, then create their own tessellations.
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What a Square
Learners examine the painting "Old Man With A Gold Chain" by Rembrandt. They identify geometric shapes in the painting, measure these shapes and compare the relationships of these measurements.
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Geometry
For this similar shapes worksheet, 4th graders complete multiple choice questions where they determine the similar shape to the shape shown. Students complete 4 problems total.
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Geometry --Similar Shapes
In this geometry worksheet, students circle the shape in the group that is the most similar to the one given. There are four problems to complete.
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Geometry - Similar Shapes
In this similar shapes learning exercise, students complete multiple choice questions where they choose the shape that is the similar shape to the one on the left. Students complete 4 problems.
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Six Squares
Students create different shapes on grid paper. In this two-dimensional geometry lesson, students take turns outlining a shape made of six squares on the graph paper. They identify all shapes they see once everyone has had a...
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Probability and Geometry Problems
For this online math worksheet, students consider a variety of scenarios which include elements of geometry and probability. This excellent resource allows the students to check their answers, and to get "hints" should they run into...
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Quiz: Areas and Coordinate Geometry
In this area worksheet, students find the area of ten figures that are drawn on a coordinate grid. Five of the shapes are triangles. Five shapes are irregular quadrilaterals.
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Geometry--Symmetry
In this symmetry worksheet, students identify and circle the shapes that are symmetrical in a set. There are four multiple choice questions.
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Geometry-Symmetry
For this geometry-symmetry worksheet, students determine which shapes in sets are symmetrical/not symmetrical. A reference website is given for additional resources.
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Geometry - Symmetry
For this symmetry worksheet, students choose shapes in each problem that are either symmetrical or not symmetrical. Students complete 4 problems.
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Identifying Three-Dimensional Figures (5)
In this shape recognition worksheet, students study the various 3 dimensional figures and identify each one. Students label the 10 figures.
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Geometry: Identify Figures Through Segments
In this geometry learning exercise, students answer 5 questions, finding shapes using a figure with labeled line segments running through it. A reference website is given for additional resources.
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Review Geometry Week
Fifth graders participate in a review game of geometry topics. In this geometry lesson, 5th graders use the "Eggspert" interactive classroom game system to review the geometry skills taught that week. Students work in teams to complete...
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Space Shapes
Learners read "Captain Invincible and the Space Shapes" by Stuart Murphy and view a PowerPoint presentation on shapes. They identify shapes presented in the book and then identify shapes found in their classroom.
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Johnny Appleseed Origami
Second graders make an origami Johnny Appleseed. In this geometry lesson students follow folding instructions. They find different geometric shapes while they are folding. They create Johnny Appleseed's body and attach a face and hands...
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Analyzing 3-D Shapes and 2-D Representations
Students can analyze 3-D objects better with actual physical models and by also drawing 2-D representations of them.
Curated OER
Points, Lines, Planes, and Space
In this points, lines, planes, and space worksheet, students solve word problems dealing with points, lines, planes, and space. Students complete 20 individual problems and 20 group problems.
Pennsylvania Department of Education
Build What I've Created
n this geometric lesson plan, students define and identify two dimensional shapes based on their attributes. They complete worksheets based on the geometric concepts.
Illustrative Mathematics
Grandfather Tang's Story
It's amazing the complex figures that can be made using only a few simple shapes. Following a class reading of the children's book Grandfather Tang's Story by Ann Tompert, young mathematicians use sets of tangrams to create models...
Scholastic
Study Jams! Edges, Faces, Vertices
Before determining the classification of a three-dimensional shape, you need to know about the characteristics of a vertex, edge, and face. Go step-by-step using a prism, and discover what each aspect refers to and how it applies to...
Shmoop
Coordinate Proofs
How do you know you know? Prove it! The guide goes through several examples and includes a link to a video to teach learners how to work through coordinate proofs. The goal is to prove that different shapes are indeed that shape.