Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Identifying 2 D Shapes
In this activity, 2nd graders will identify shapes found around the room by recognizing their attributes such as number of angles, vertexes, and faces.
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Lesson: An Introduction to Quadrilaterals
Quadrilaterals-parallelograms, rectangles, and trapezoids-are thoroughly introduced in this lesson plan for upper elementary and middle school students. Lots of resources are linked to it to help support the teacher and students....
Mangahigh
Mangahigh: Shape: Quadrilaterals Inscribed in Circles
Determine the missing angle measures of quadrilaterals inscribed in circles.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: A What? A What? A Quadrilateral
In this lesson plan, students will identify the characteristics of a quadrilateral. Students will have a chance categorize quadrilaterals into subgroups such as squares, rhombuses, rectangles, and nonregular quadrilaterals. This lesson...
Other
Gvsu: Quadrilateral Hunt
The learning activity asks students to identify quadrilaterals by characteristics rather than appearance. Learners drag the vertices of the shape to reveal the true shape of the quadrilateral. [Requires Java.]
BBC
Bbc: Ks3 Bitesize: Properties of Quadrilaterals
The tutorial examines the different properties of quadrilaterals. The table consists of picture of the shape and a list of the shape's properties.
Mangahigh
Mangahigh: Pyramid Panic: Basic Shapes to Advanced Geometry
Guide a mummy safely through the burial chambers of a pyramid as you solve length and area problems in basic to advanced geometry. There are four game zones that deal with circles and triangles, quadrilaterals, the Pythagorean Theorem,...
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Study of Quadrilaterals
An interesting technique is used for student viewers to learn about quadrilaterals. A viewer can meet the quadrilateral family by clicking on a link and characters will introduce themselves and tell you about their distinguishing...
BBC
Bbc: Bitesize: Maths: 2 D Shapes
Learn about the properties of 2-D shapes: circles, triangles, polygons, and quadrilaterals. Includes information, video, and examples about each, with games and quizzes for reinforcement.
Mangahigh
Mangahigh: Shape: Area of Quadrilaterals
Test your knowledge of the area of quadrilaterals.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Investigating Segments in a Quadrilateral
In this activity, students use the tools of Cabri Jr to test their knowledge of geometry. They investigate the properties of the shape formed by connecting the midpoints of adjacent sides of a quadrilateral.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Classifying Quadrilaterals
Students will be sent ordered pairs through lists using the TI-Navigator. These pairs will then be graphed as a line graph and students will classify the shape of the quadrilateral and justify their choice.
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.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 4.g What Shape Am I?
In this task, students ultimately use the definitions they are given for three types of quadrilaterals and what they know about parallel sides to identify that a square fits all the definitions and explain why. Aligns with 4.G.A.2.
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Eureka Math Parent Guide: Time, Shapes, and Fractions as Equal Parts of Shapes
A guide to support parents as they work with their students with time, shapes, and fractions as equal parts of shapes.
OER Commons
Oer Commons: Shape Characteristics
In this lesson, students discuss what they know about shapes and their characteristics through a paper-folding activity that results in a parallelogram. Included are examples, discussion questions, and a reflection activity....
Government of Alberta
Learn Alberta: Math Interactives: Exploring Shape Classification
Investigate the properties of triangles, quadrilaterals, and regular polygons using this interactive Learn Alberta math resource. Students are able to practice classifying shapes based on their different properties. Be sure to follow the...
Homeschool Math
Homeschool Math: Basic Shapes
This review lesson about basic shapes (polygons)contains varied hands-on exercises and tilings about triangles, quadrilaterals, pentagons, and hexagons.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Categorize Quadrilaterals
Classify and compare rectangles, rhombuses, and squares. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints. CCSS.Math.Content.3.G.A.1 Understand that shapes in...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Quadrilateral Types
Identify quadrilaterals based on pictures or attributes. Quadrilaterals included are parallelograms, rhombuses, rectangles, and squares. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Quiz: Inscribed Quadrilaterals
Use the fact that opposite angles in an inscribed quadrilateral are supplementary to solve a few problems. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Properties of Shapes
Identify and compare shapes based on their attributes. Shapes include triangle types, quadrilateral types, pentagons, and hexagons. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Area of Composite Shapes
Practice finding the areas of complex shapes that are composed of smaller shapes. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Differences With Shapes
Differences between shapes are determined through measurement skills.