TED-Ed
Why Do Honeybees Love Hexagons?
Float like a butterfly, think like a bee! Build a huge hive, hexagonally! Find out the reason that hexagons are the most efficient storage shape for the honeybees' honeycombs. This neat little video would be a sweet addition to...
CK-12 Foundation
Classifying Polygons: Lesson
For your eyes only: classify the names of polygons. After providing the definition of a polygon, the video introduces the two major classifications of polygons, concave and convex. The segment of a larger playlist on geometry continues...
Math Antics
Quadrilaterals
Introduce the class to the quad in quadrilaterals. The presentation provides the names and definitions for the basic special quadrilaterals. A graphic shows the connections between the types of quadrilaterals introduced. The video points...
Scholastic
Study Jams! Classify Quadrilaterals
Face the vertex of two-dimensional shapes and discover what each figure requires as part of its classification. With one shape per slide, learners see what makes each shape special and compare it to others with similar qualities.
Loyola University Chicago
Math Flix: Congruency
This QuickTime movie provides an opportunity to learn about the basic geometric term congruency. As you watch and listen to the teacher and student interact it helps clarify the thinking behind applying this concept.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Classifying Shapes by Lines and Angles
Demonstrates how to find what 2D shape matches a set of properties. [3:37]
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Classifying Triangles Based on Equal Sides
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students watch a video overview on how to classify triangles based on side length.
Virtual Nerd
Virtual Nerd: How Do You Classify Triangles?
This tutorial provides practice in classifying triangles which is useful when figuring out how to solve for various sides and angles. [7:15]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Classify and Compare Quadrilaterals
In this lesson, you will learn to compare and analyze quadrilaterals by their properties. [4:07]
Loyola University Chicago
Math Flix: Polygons
This video [4:39] provides an opportunity to learn about the characteristics of polygons. As you watch and listen to the teacher and student interact it helps clarify the thinking behind applying this concept.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Classifying Shapes by Line and Angles Types
Sal categorizes shapes based on their sides and angles.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Classifying Quadrilaterals
Sal classifies quadrilaterals by their properties (such as parallel sides).
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Mighty Mathematicians
Math is as easy as 1,2,3 with a little help from your favorite PBS KIDS friends. The media in this collection is centered around counting, operations, geometry and more! Dive into each sub-collection and discover new ways to explore math...
Loyola University Chicago
Math Flix: Similar Figures: Vocabulary
This QuickTime movie provides an opportunity to learn about the basic geometric term similar. As you watch and listen to the teacher and student interact it helps clarify the thinking behind applying this concept.