Willow Tree
Three-Dimensional Figures
Time to move into the third dimension! Learn the names of the geometric solids and count faces, edges, and vertices. Then learn to recognize nets that create a given solid.
Willow Tree
Area of Common Geometric Figures
Scholars can use area formulas, but can they apply what they know about area? The activity challenges learners to think logically while practicing finding area of shapes such as rectangles, circles, parallelograms, triangles, and other...
Math by Design
Transformations – Reflections
Scholars use interactive resources to figure out how to mathematically draw a reflection of a geometric shape viewed in a mirror. To conclude the activity, class members are asked to deduce the result of multiple reflections across...
Curated OER
Triangle Worksheet: Cut, Construct and Think 1
In this triangle activity, 6th graders draw and cut out a triangle, cut it into three pieces, then arrange the pieces to make new shapes.
Curated OER
Recognize Squares
In this squares learning exercise, students analyze a group of geometric figures and look for squares. Students color all the squares they see.
Curated OER
Recognizing Three Dimensional Shapes
In this 3D shape worksheet, students review the names of 4 shapes on page one and color each shape a specific color to match the key on page two.
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Complete the Patterns
In this patterning worksheet, 1st graders complete 4 patterns that are formed of black line pictures of plane figures. They trace the figures in the first example and draw the figure that complete the patterns in the last 3.
Curated OER
Which figure?
In this 2D figure worksheet, learners pick which figure they are given. Students choose from 4 figures in each of the 4 problems they are asked.
Curated OER
Calculate the Area of Compound Figures
In this calculating area of compound figures activity, students solve 4 problems that require them to find the area of compound shapes.
Curated OER
Net of a figure
In this 3D figure worksheet, students observe the net of a 3D figure where you open up the figure and tell if it is an accurate representation of that figure. Students complete this for 3 figures.
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Area of Compound Figures
In this geometry skills worksheet, students respond to 4 questions that require them to find the area of compound figures.
Curated OER
Investigating Polygons
In this math worksheet, learners read information about 6 types of polygons and their sides and angles. Students then answer 5 questions about the geometric figures.
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Naming Shapes
In this shapes worksheet, students name a set of 4 shapes, then write why they named them as they did. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Compare Area and Perimeter of 2D Shapes
In this area and perimeter instructional activity, students compare area and perimeter of pairs of figures, determining which has either the greatest area or perimeter. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Geometry Assessment: Solid Figures
In this geometry assessment worksheet, students match the drawing of two faces of the solid to the name of the solid for six geometric figures.
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Net (Triangular Prism)
In this net instructional activity, students use the pattern to create a triangular prism. Students cut out the pattern and fold on the dotted lines and paste it to make the solid figure.
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Quiz: Geometric Constructions-Congruence
In this congruent figures worksheet, students answer ten true or false questions. A sample question reads: "Two triangles are congruent when their shape and size will be the same."
K6 Math
Nets and 3-Dimensional Figures
Three solid figures are lined up down the left side of the page to be compared to three nets down the right side. Learners simply decide if the corresponding net matches the solid figure. Be aware that the publisher's watermark is...
Curated OER
Geometry
In this congruent figures learning exercise, students analyze a geometric shape and choose from the answer box any figures that are congruent to that shape. There are 3 problems.
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Nets of 3-Dimensional Figures
In this nets activity, students determine which figures will make given nets, then write the names of 4 given shapes. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Geometric Word Problems
In this geometric figures worksheet, 10th graders solve and complete 11 different word problems. First, they find the area of a regular octagon with a given side. Then, students find the area of each shaded region. They also find the...
Curated OER
Area of complex shapes with 90' angles
In this area worksheet, students figure out the area of complex shapes containing 90' angles. Students find the area for 2 shapes.
PBS
Using Symmetry to Create Corporate Logos
Young mathematicians investigate the use of symmetry in graphic design. After first learning about reflection, translational, and rotational symmetry, children use this new knowledge to identify symmetry in letters of the alphabet and...
Yummy Math
More Chocolate Candy?
Everyone knows that candy is the best part of any holiday—but which holiday's candy gives you the most bang for your buck? Analyze a chocolate heart, a chocolate bat, and a normal piece of chocolate to decide which piece of candy has the...