History is Fun
Jan Brett: Geometric Shapes Flashcards Pdf
Print out these colorfully illustrated PDF file pages to practice learning your basic two dimensional geometric shapes. Fold them in half and one side shows the shape while the other side shows the shape with the correct name. Put them...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Math + Arts: Shape Mobile
In this activity, students will create a shape mobile of 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional shapes made from geometric shapes.
University of South Florida
No Strings Attached: Geometric Figures
Students will prove their knowledge of geometric shape by capturing photographs of examples within their environment.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Max's Math Adventures: Max's Fantastical Zoo
Use this rhyming description of Max's Fantastical Zoo to make some amazing animals from geometric shapes. There is a teacher's guide for easy lesson planning.
ArtsNow
Arts Now Learning: Module K: Shapes
For this series of STEAM activities, students will discover the concepts of geometry through shape exploration and the creation of choreographic sequences. Another activity in this module will allow students to identify shapes by...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Math + Arts: Shapes Into Sculptures
In this lesson, learners will identify 2- and 3-dimensional shapes as well as create shape drawings and sculptures. Teacher materials are available.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Illuminations: Geometric Solids
This tool allows you to manipulate various geometric solids and investigate their properties.
Primary Resources
Primary Resources: 2 D and 3 D Shapes
Here is a huge collection of teacher resources for teaching 2-D and 3-D shapes. Includes smartboard and PowerPoint presentations, as well as worksheets and helpful hints.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Figure This: Japanese Floors
How do I cover thee? Let me count the ways. The challenge is to figure out in how many ways can the Tatami mats be arranged to cover the floor.
Mathigon
Mathigon: Algebra: Figurate Numbers
There are many other sequences that are based on certain geometric shapes. These sequences are often called Figurate numbers, numbers that can be represented using geometric shapes. Examples include square, triangle, and tetrahedral...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Geometry 2 D Shapes
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart introduces basic geometric shapes and gives students practice finding geometric shapes in everyday objects.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Figure This: What's My Angle?
Do people with big hands have larger angles between their fingers? See if you can find the answer this question when you try this math challenge on estimating and measuring angles. Discover how understanding angles and geometric shapes...
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: Math Central: Lesson: Mr. Z's 5 Minute Game of Geometric Pandemonium
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...
Other
Bright Productions Web Designs: Shape Game
You will enjoy this shape game. It tells you the name of a shape and all you have to do is click on the correct shape. If you get confused you can have another try.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Figure This: Cut the Cake
A math challenge where geometry, measurement, and problem solving meet. Explore the properties of three dimensional shapes when you discover how six friends can equally divide a nine inch square chocolate cake. A one page activity from...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Identify Parts of 3 D Shapes
Identify the parts of 3D shapes in this assessment.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Sheep Farm: 2 D Space and Hundred Square
Are you up for some farm chores? Help James count the sheep and identify geometric shapes.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Geometry 3 D Shapes
Learn about several three-dimensional geometric shapes and the terminology used to describe them. Learn how to calculate their surface area and volume, and explore their mathematical properties.
Other
Kinderweb: Educational Children's Games
Use this site to practice identifying shapes, colors, and animals with these interactive games.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe: Self Check Quizzes 1 Two Dimensional Figures Polygons
Use Glencoe's randomly generated self-checking quiz to test your knowledge of two-dimensional figure-polygons. Each question has a "Hint" link to help. Choose the correct answer for each problem. At the bottom of the page click the...
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.
The Math League
The Math League: Figures and Polygons
This site provides definitions of different types of polygons and figures.
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.