Curated OER
Geometry Practice: Classifying Solids #2
For this solids worksheet, students identify the characteristics of solids. They name solids and determine the number of faces. This three-page worksheet contains seventeen problems. Answers are listed on the last page.
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Shapes
Investigate the properties of three-dimensional figures with this Arctic-themed math activity. Beginning with a class discussion about different types of solid figures present in the classroom, young mathematicians are then given a...
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Geometry Practice GG10: Prisms
For this prisms worksheet, students identify the number of faces in a prism. They locate the parallel edges. Students determine the names of prisms. This two-page worksheet contains 3 problems. Answers are listed on the last page.
Curated OER
The Rice Krispies Box Problem
In this Rice Krispies worksheet, students examine the paths an ant can take across the outside of a box. They compute the length of the path. This one-page worksheet contains one problem. The answer is provided.
Curated OER
Shape All Around
Students investigate solid shapes. In this geometry lesson, students take pictures of solid shapes and classify their pictures according to the vocabulary terms: edge, face and vertex. Students present their findings to the class.
Curated OER
I've Seen That Shape Before
Students identify geometric solids. In this shape lesson, students explore the characteristics of geometric solids. They locate pictures of shapes on the internet, and identify the shapes. Students draw pictures of shapes, take...
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Solid Figures homework 17.1
In this identifying solid figures worksheet, students name each solid figure, write the number of faces, vertices, and edges, and solve a word problem. Students solve seven problems.
Curated OER
Roll--A--Gingerbread Man
In this artistic related worksheet, students take turns rolling a die to be the first one to finish drawing a gingerbread man.
Curated OER
Feeling Face Cards
In this worksheet, students will cut and paste emotional expressions onto blank face cards. The emotions include: happy, sad, surprised, angry, and silly.
Curated OER
Polyhedra
Seventh graders explore the characteristics of three-dimensional figures. They compare the nets of figures. Students describe the relationship between the nets draw and the solid. They identify the vertices, edges and faces of the...
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Three-Dimensional Figures
Sixth graders explore three-dimensional objects. Using various objects found in the classroom, they identify faces, edges, and vertices of objects. Students create their own objects. They describe the polydron, telling the faces,...
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What Makes A Face A Face?
High schoolers discuss what enables us to read a face: features, expressions, standards of beauty, age and gender. They discuss what enables us to read motion: repetition, sequence, changes in form and scene.
Curated OER
How Many? Sides, Faces, Vertices and Edges
In this geometry instructional activity, students look at a set of shapes, determining how many sides, faces, vertices and edges they have. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
Globio
Glossopedia: Noses
Some are cold and wet. Others are long and droopy. Some are so sensitive they can detect a drop of blood in 94 liters of water. They're noses, a scent-sational sensory organ.
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Solid Geometry
A complete reference guide to solid geometry. The mathematics resource provides definitions and interactive activities that enhance further explanation.
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.
Beacon Learning Center
Beacon Learning Center: Quad Squad
This interactive instructional activity investigates quadrilaterals and provides learners with an opportunity to practice describing their attributes.
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Pbs: Mathline: Let's Face It [Pdf]
Check out this math project about polyhedra! Students will enjoy the hands-on activity while they learn about tetrahedrons, hexahedrons, octahedrons, dodecahedrons, and icosahedrons. [Requires Adobe Reader.]
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Univ. Of Bielefeld: Facial Expression and Eye Behaviour
This site from the University of Bielefeld provides an outline of information about the history of face-reading, links to studies on facial expression, a list of common saying concerning facial expressions, and other useful information.
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.] Students watch a video and attempt practice problems on how to count the number of faces in various three dimensional shapes.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Classification of Solid Figures
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students learn to classify solid figures by using faces, edges and vertices. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Overview of Flat Surfaces of 3 D Shapes
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students watch a video overview on the flat surfaces or faces of three dimensional shapes.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Finding Unknown Values of a Prism From Surface Area
This video lesson demonstrates how to work backwards to find a missing value when the surface area of a prism is known. The tutorial provides detailed examples. Students can check their understanding with an assessment.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Surface Area
Surface area is introduced in this video lesson. The tutorial provides a definition and several examples of surface area.