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University of Texas
Inside Mathematics: Which Shape [Pdf]
This task challenges a student to use knowledge of geometrical attributes to identify and describe shapes.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Regular 2 D Shapes
This tutorial provides illustrations for regular 2-D shapes as well as a definition for polygons and for regular polygons.
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.] The video describes how to determine what shapes are used to create a given composite shape. The video is followed by practice problems.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Count the Number of Different 2 D Shapes in a Composite Figure
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The video defines a composite figure and describes how to determine how many triangles are within the given composite shape. The video is followed by practice problems.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Matching Equivalent 2 D Shapes
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The video describes how to determine which shapes are similar by looking at the attributes of the given shapes. The video is followed by a series of practice...
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.] The video describes how to determine how many triangles are needed to create the complex composite shape.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Classifying Real Life Objects as Basic 2 D Shapes
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The video describes how to classify a real-world object as a circle, triangle, square or rectangle. The video is followed by additional practice problems.
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.
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.
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.
Other
Kinderweb: Educational Children's Games
Use this site to practice identifying shapes, colors, and animals with these interactive games.
NumberNut
Number Nut: Shapes, Symbols and Colors: Two Dimensional Shapes
Describes, with illustrations, the basic two-dimensional shapes students will encounter in elementary Math.
PBS
Pbs Mathline Lesson: Geometry, It's a Perfect Fit [Pdf]
This two-part geometry lesson plan has students identify, describe, and classify two-dimensional shapes. Students engage in hands-on activities including identifying shapes in the classroom, creating patterns with shapes, identifying...
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...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: G Gmd, G Mg Tennis Balls in a Can
In this task, students investigate the volume of tennis balls and their cylindrical container, the empty space around the balls, different ways of slicing them, and what their visualizations will look like. Aligns with G-GMD.B.4 and...