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Nearpod: Solid Shapes

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
In this lesson on solid shapes, students will learn to identify three-dimensional shapes by their attributes and learn to recognize them in the real world.
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University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Building With Solid Shapes

For Students 1st - 2nd Standards
Predict which solid shape constructions would be unstable as shown at this one page website. Solutions are available right at the website.
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ArtsNow

Arts Now Learning: Moving Shapes [Pdf]

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
These activities will allow students to discover the concepts of geometry through shape exploration and the creation of choreographic sequences.
Interactive
PBS

Pbs Kids: Peg + Cat: Knights of the Round Table: Magical Shape Hunt

For Students 1st - 2nd
Help Peg and Cat move the net to collect the jewels while you hunt for solid shapes.
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E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Math: Dojo: Shape & Space: 3 D Shapes and Symmetry

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
Meet Morisu in the dojo. Help him with symmetrical objects and shapes!
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Math + Arts: Shape Mobile

For Students K - 1st Standards
In this instructional activity, students will create a shape mobile of 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional shapes made from geometric shapes.
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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Solids, Liquids, and Gases

For Students 9th - 10th
Given descriptions, scenarios, or illustrations, students will distinguish between the compressibility, structure, shape, and volume of solids, liquids, and gases.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Elem Math: Identifying Vertices Edges and Faces in 3 D Shapes

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students watch a video and attempt practice problems on identifying faces, edges and vertices of three dimensional shapes.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Math + Arts: Shapes Into Sculptures

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
In this lesson, students will identify 2- and 3-dimensional shapes as well as create shape drawings and sculptures. Teacher materials are available.
Activity
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Shapes: Peg + Cat

For Students Pre-K - K Standards
We are learning about how shape attributes helps us to see how shapes are alike and different. This site provides four resources for shapes including 3-D.
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Creative Science Centre

Creative Science Centre: Shapes Platonic and Archimedean Solids

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The 'Platonic solids' are three-dimensional shapes formed by putting together identical regular faces. Every corner and every edge is identical to every other corner and edge. There are five such 'solids': the tetrahedron, cube,...
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Nctm: Illuminations: Geometric Solids

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The instructional tool explores various geometric solids and their properties. Student can manipulate and color the different shapes. Learners examine the edges, faces, and vertices of the different solid figures.
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E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Math: Wizards: 2 D and 3 D Shapes

For Students 5th - 6th
Students will create a model of a three-dimensional shape and create tessellations on a computer using two-dimensional shapes.
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Math Open Reference

Math Open Reference: Solid Geometry

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A complete reference guide to solid geometry. The mathematics resource provides definitions and interactive activities that enhance further explanation.
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Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Making 3 D Solids

For Students 2nd - 8th Standards
This tutorial features templates and instructions to make the following solids: tetrahedron, cube, octahedron, dodecahedron, and icosahedron.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Identify Geometric Solids (3 D Shapes)

For Students 2nd - 3rd Standards
Practice identifying 3D shapes.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Identify Parts of 3 D Shapes

For Students 2nd - 4th Standards
Identify the parts of 3D shapes in this assessment.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Rotate 2 D Shapes in 3 D

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Practice your 3D visualization skills by rotating 2D shapes. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Elem Math: Overview of Flat Surfaces of 3 D Shapes

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
[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.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Elem Math: Counting Flat Surfaces in Various 3 D Shapes

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
[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.
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Other

Nearpod: Three Dimensional Shapes

For Teachers K Standards
In this lesson, students will learn to identify three-dimensional shapes by name and distinguish between two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Elem Math: Counting Flat Surfaces in Various 3 D Shapes

For Students 2nd - 4th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The video shows how to count the number of flat surfaces on various 3D shapes. The video is followed by practice problems.
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Government of Alberta

Learn Alberta: Math Interactives: Exploring Surface Area, Volume, and Nets

For Students 5th - 8th Standards
Investigate the concepts of area, volume, 3D shapes, and nets using this interactive Learn Alberta math. The solid shapes focused on this exploration include rectangular and triangular prisms, rectangular and triangular pyramids,...
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Geometry 3 D Shapes

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Learn about several three-dimensional geometric shapes and the terminology used to describe them. Learn how to calculate their surface area and volume, and explore their mathematical properties.

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