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.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: 2 D and 3 D Shapes
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart explains 2-D and 3-D shapes.
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.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Building Shapes Review of 2 D Shapes
What do students love more than building? Building with marshmallows! In this lesson, students get to build shapes with marshmallows and toothpicks. Included are an extensive lesson plan, a video showing examples, a worksheet, and ideas...
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Wizards: 2 D and 3 D Shapes
Students will create a model of a three-dimensional shape and create tessellations on a computer using two-dimensional shapes.
NumberNut
Number Nut: Shapes, Symbols, and Colors: 3 D Shapes
This lesson describes three dimensional shapes and provides two interactive practice activities.
Other
Kindergarten Works: 10 Activities for Describing 3 D Shapes in Kindergarten
Describing 3D shapes in Pre-K and Kindergarten is now an expectation as it is a key geometry standard. This resource contains 3D shapes activities and resources for practicing this standard. Included are chants, videos, games, poetry,...
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Street Orchestra: 3 D Space
Join Allegro in his street orchestra and learn about 3D shapes.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Husky Sled: 3 D Objects
Discover 2D shapes and 3D objects from different views in Antarctica!
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Guess My Shape
The students will make the connection between 2-D and 3-D shapes using modeling clay and geometric solids and participate in an interactive web instructional activity. Students will make predictions about what 2-D shape they think will...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Shape Changing With the Cyber Squad
In this project, you will make 2-dimensional templates, called nets, that fold up into 3-dimensional (3-D) shapes. By making shapes of different sizes, you will be able to see how 3-D shapes change with size. In your findings you will...
Other
Coloring 3 D Sides
Students use the colored portion of the 2-D drawings to color the correct face of the 3-D model. This applet consists of 20 problems. [Requires Java.]
Other
3 D Object Viewer
Students can use this applet to explore different 3-D objects. Different objects can be chosen, rotated, and viewed from a variety of sides. [Requires Java.]
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Predicting the Next Shape in a Sequence of 2 D and 3 D Shapes
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students watch a video and attempt practice problems on how to predict the next shape in a two dimensional or three dimensional pattern.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Attributes of 3 D Shapes Part 2
Second graders will identify the attributes of 3D shapes and measure the edges in inches and centimeters. This lesson contains a detailed plan and videos of students engaged in the activity.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Counting Flat Surfaces in Various 3 D Shapes
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The video shows how to count the number of flat surfaces on various 3D shapes. The video is followed by practice problems.
NumberNut
Number Nut: Shapes, Symbols, and Colors: 2 D Shapes
Did you know that two-dimensional shapes are also called polygons? This lesson describes the various 2-D shapes and includes two interactive games to reinforce skills.
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: Predicting the Next Shape in a Sequence of 2 D and 3 D Shapes
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The video shows how to look at a pattern of 2D shapes to determine the next shape in the pattern. The video is followed by a series of practice questions to assess...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Matching Equivalent 2 D Shapes
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students watch a video and attempt practice problems on matching equivalent 2D shapes.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Bus Station: 2 D Shapes and Polygons
Students will complete a series of learning games to explore two-dimensional shapes, such as naming them and completing the shape.
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.