ClassFlow
Class Flow: Summing Differences
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this flipchart, students apply their understanding of geometric properties and relationships. Students use geometric properties and relationships to describe, compare, and draw two-dimensional shapes...
NC State University
The Engineering Place: Shapes
A lesson in creating 3-D solids using toothpicks and marshmallows.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Three Cubed
Use the shapes provided and figure out how they fit together to make a 3 X 3 cube at this one page website. The solution is readily available right at the website.
George Mason University
Area Formula Lab
In this set of worksheet activities, students will be guided to discover formulas for area of polygonal shapes and circles.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Where Are They?
Test your logic, polygon properties, and pattern recognition skills working on this challenge. Solution included.
PBS
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.]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Translate Shapes
Given a figure and a definition of a translation, draw the image. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video, or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Rotate Shapes: Center Not (0,0)
Given a figure on the coordinate plane and the definition of a rotation about an arbitrary point, draw the image of that rotation. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video,...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Rotate Shapes
Given a figure on the coordinate plane and the definition of a rotation about the origin, draw the image of that rotation. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video, or...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Reflect Shapes
Given a figure and a definition of a reflection, draw the image. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video, or receive hints.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Illuminations: Volume of a Cube
"The volume of a cube can be developed by considering unit cubes, a single row (longs) of unit cubes or a single layer (flats) of cubes using this applet." This easy software makes it possible to easily construct a cube and take it...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Line Symmetry
This site from The Math Forum is a great site if you are looking for activities to engage your students in learning about line symmetry. Peruse this collection of activities for one or two or four that would be right for your students....
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Building a Pyramid
This Math Forum lesson gives instructions on how to build a paper pyramid. Bonuses included finding the surface area and volume of the pyramid.
PBS
Pbs: Black Kingdoms of the Nile
A geometry lesson that examines the history and structure of ancient pyramids and engages students in constructing pyramid models. A comprehensive lesson that considers students with diverse learning styles. Math concepts introduced...
The Math League
The Math League: Surface Area
This tutorial explains the concept of surface area, and then goes through multiple shapes offering the specific surface area formula for each one.
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: Interactive Geometry: 9.5 Modeling in Three Dimensions
Explore connections between a 2-dimensional net and a 3-dimensional box. Later in this section, use equations with variables to solve real world problems that use 2 and 3-dimensional objects.
Quia
Quia: Geometric Terms Word Search
Do you need practice remembering or learning different geometry vocabulary words and definitions? This word search is the web site for you! There is a link to a list of terms with definitions you can click if you want to see if you are...
Quia
Quia: Geometric Terms Concentration
Do you need practice remembering or learning different geometry vocabulary words and definitions? This concentration game is the web site for you! There is a link to a list of terms with definitions you can click if you want to see if...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Types of Transformations Study Guide
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Transformations move and modify geometric shapes. There are several types of transformations that all transform figures in different ways. These transformations can...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Give Me a Hand or Leaf Me Alone
In this activity, students' find the surface area of geometric shapes cut from card paper and relate it to its mass. They use this data to find the surface area of irregularly shaped objects.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Rhombus
This is a very brief look at the rhombus, which is a quadrilateral shape with four equal sides. Features include a JavaSketchpad that allows you to manipulate the shape.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Pentominoes
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students use geometric sense to create congruent shapes and figures in multiple orientations using transformations.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Happy Halving
On this one page website expand your logic, symmetry and pattern recognition knowledge while working on this challenge. The solution is available to double check your solution.