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Primary Resources: 2 D and 3 D Shapes

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
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.
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Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Regular 2 D Shapes

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
This tutorial provides illustrations for regular 2-D shapes as well as a definition for polygons and for regular polygons.
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BBC

Bbc: Bitesize: Maths: 2 D Shapes

For Students 2nd - 8th Standards
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.
Unit Plan
E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Math: Dojo: Shape & Space: 3 D Shapes and Symmetry

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
Meet Morisu in the dojo. Help him with symmetrical objects and shapes!
Unit Plan
E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Math: Wizards: Shape: 2 D Shapes and Symmetry

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
Can you help Wally the wizard practice some of his tricks while you learn about symmetry and 2D shapes?
Lesson Plan
Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Building Shapes Review of 2 D Shapes

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
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...
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E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Math: Music: 2 D Shapes

For Students 4th - 6th
Kyan is an African villager. Can you help him name and define different parts of shapes?
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Elem Math: Matching Equivalent 2 D Shapes

For Students 3rd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students watch a video and attempt practice problems on matching equivalent 2D shapes.
Interactive
Government of Alberta

Learn Alberta: Math Interactives: Exploring Surface Area, Volume, and Nets

For Students 5th - 8th Standards
Investigate the concepts of area, volume, 3D shapes, and nets using this interactive Learn Alberta math. The solid shapes focused on this exploration include rectangular and triangular prisms, rectangular and triangular pyramids,...
Activity
NumberNut

Number Nut: Shapes, Symbols, and Colors: 2 D Shapes

For Students K - 1st Standards
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.
Unit Plan
E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Math: Russian Toy Store: 2 D Shapes

For Students 4th - 6th
Mattie and her four sisters are visiting a toy store. Can you help them find different shapes in the toy store?
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: 3 D Shapes

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this flipchart, students are introduced to the following 3-D shapes, including spheres, cylinders, and rectangular prisms.
Unit Plan
E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Math: Wizards: 2 D and 3 D Shapes

For Students 5th - 6th
Students will create a model of a three-dimensional shape and create tessellations on a computer using two-dimensional shapes.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Elem Math: Counting the Number of Basic 2 D Shapes in a Composite Figure

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
[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.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Elem Math: Counting Different 2 D Shapes Within Complex Composite Figures

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
[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.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Elem Math: Counting Different 2 D Shapes Within Simple Composite Figures

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
[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.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Elem Math: Counting the Number of Basic 2 D Shapes in a Set of Figures

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
[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.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Elem Math: Identifying Vertices Edges and Faces in 3 D Shapes

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students watch a video and attempt practice problems on identifying faces, edges and vertices of three dimensional shapes.
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E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Math: Bbq Party: 2 D Shapes

For Students K - 1st
Andrew is having a barbecue. Yummy! Can you help him with the shapes of the plates and the food?
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Elem Math: Matching Equivalent 2 D Shapes

For Students 2nd - 4th
[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...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Identify Parts of 3 D Shapes

For Students 2nd - 4th Standards
Identify the parts of 3D shapes in this assessment.
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E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Math: Truck Stop: 2 D Shapes

For Students K Standards
Students will idenitfy and group shapes based on their attributes.
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E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Math: Bus Station: 2 D Shapes and Polygons

For Students 2nd - 3rd Standards
Students will complete a series of learning games to explore two-dimensional shapes, such as naming them and completing the shape.
Unit Plan
E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Math: Tea Store: 3 D Shapes and Symmetry

For Students 5th - 7th Standards
In this tea store, the boxes all have different shapes! What do you know about shapes?