E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Group of Pyramids: Polygons and Temperature
Learn about 2D shapes and temperature with King Toot.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Area of Polygons and Circles
How would you find the area of a polygon or circle? Explore this concept with engaging activities at this test prep site. Here you will find detailed problem solving strategies with accompanying visuals, a reference table with formulas,...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Identifying Polygons and Ellipses
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For this learning module, students are asked to look at images and identify ellipses and different types of polygons. Includes video demonstrating a sample problem...
SMART Technologies
Smart: Polygons
This SMART Notebook lesson allows students to characteristics of polygons by exploring vocabulary and sample problems.
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.
Other
Nearpod: 2 D Shapes
In this lesson on 2D shapes, 3rd graders will learn to discriminate quadrilaterals from other polygons. Additionally, they will be able to identify attributes of a square, rectangle, and rhombus.
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.
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.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Illuminations: Isometric Drawing Tool
This site includes an interactive math tool to create drawings on isometric dot paper. You can draw figures using edges, faces, or cubes. Rotate and color your drawings, and view them in 3D or 2D.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Using Triangles to Find the Sum of Interior Angles: Lesson 1
This lesson demonstrates how to use triangles to determine the sum of the interior angles of a polygon. It is 1 of 5 in the series titled "Using Triangles to Find the Sum of Interior Angles."
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.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Music: 2 D Shapes
Kyan is an African villager. Can you help him name and define different parts of shapes?
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Matching Equivalent 2 D Shapes
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For this learning module, students are asked to match a given shape with those that are equivalent or the same type. Includes video demonstrating a sample problem...
BBC
Bbc: Representing Data
This BBC Math Bite tutorial for line graphs, pictograms, and frequency polygons features an exam in which students draw and interpret statistical diagrams.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Tessellations: Triangle Tessellation
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will explore tessellations and whether a polygon can tessellate. Click challenge me to answer practice questions and click learn more to watch a video.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Classify Objects as Rectangles, Squares, Circles, or Triangles
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students watch a video and attempt practice problems on classifying rectangles, squares, circles and triangles.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Counting Vertices and Sides in Various Shapes
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students practice counting sides and vertices in various two dimensional shapes.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Classify Objects as Rectangles, Squares, Circles, or Triangles
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students practice classifying various two dimensional shapes as rectangles, squares, circles or triangles.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Classify Shapes by Line and Angle Types
Classify shapes based on pictures or attributes, such as angle types and side-lengths. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
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.
Los Angeles County Office of Education
Los Angeles County Office of Education: Quadrilateral Quest
Use your knowledge of properties of quadrilaterals to correctly match quadrilaterals.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Quadrilateral Classification
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Recognize and classify quadrilaterals
Quia
Ixl Learning: Area of Rhombuses
Brush up on your math skills relating to the area of rhombuses then try some practice problems to test your understanding.
Quia
Ixl Learning: Area of Triangles
Brush up on your math skills relating to the area of triangles then try some practice problems to test your understanding.