Scholastic
Scholastic: Setting the Stage With Geometry
Students will learn and reinforce skills for measuring perimeter and area of 2D shapes and measuring surface area and volume of 3D shapes.
University of Texas
Inside Mathematics: Which Shape [Pdf]
This task challenges a student to use knowledge of geometrical attributes to identify and describe shapes.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Making New Shapes With Shapes
My first graders have been studying the defining attributes of 2D shapes. They are going to love using toothpicks and marshmallows to present their knowledge of 2D and create 3D shapes.
PBS
Pbs: Geometry and Classification of 2 D Figures: Bianca Busts a Move
In this video from Cyberchase, Bianca breaks her friend's tabletop when she's practicing dance moves in his living room. She uses measurement and geometry to get a new piece of wood that will fit the table exactly. The accompanying...
University of Texas
Inside Mathematics: Quilt Making [Pdf]
This task challenges a student to demonstrate understanding of the concept of two dimensional shapes and their properties.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Interactive Geometry: 1.11 Surface Area and Nets
Explore surface areas and nets with 2D and 3D shapes.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Illuminations: Geometric Solids
An interactive game to find number of edges, surfaces and vertices of different geometric shapes.