Explains how traits are used in Math and in Science to sort and compare the properties of objects and substances.

This website gives students an opportunity to sort and classify attributes of a group. The applet responds to each selection made and guides student to the next step.

Critical thinking, comprehension and analysis skills are the focus of this physical activity. Good beginning to teaching different ways of looking at things.

Observe different shapes and colors of leaves, and match the leaves in this online interactive game. Discern the differences between members of the same family of objects.

The Same and Different Donut Game is a pre-school activity to practice identifying objects that are the alike and not alike. Kids compare donuts based on shape, color and combinations of shape and color. After all rounds have been...

Find out how grouping is used in addition, multiplication and division. Then practice set recognition playing the two interactive games.

This multimedia that includes a short video [1:19] and other interactive activities on Learn Alberta math resource looks at real-world examples of shape classification in the investigation and solving of crimes. The accompanying...

This article explores the shape, symmetry and surface structure of a football (or soccer ball, depending on your nationality) to see how this understanding can help one draw these sorts of complex shapes.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will sort objects according to their observable properties, such as size, shape, color, temperature (hot or cold), weight (heavy or light) and texture. Included are printable resources, a...

Make a paper airplane and experiment with adding winglets to it to test its performance. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract, objective, and introduction, followed by a section on terms,...

Use this challenge to see how many unique shapes can be created using exactly 5 cubes. At this one page website you can also check your results.

An applet allows students to sort shapes into a bar graph by color and shape. The learning resource consists of the activity, instructions, instructor notes, and additional resources.

Teachers can assess students knowledge of counting shapes with these printable worksheets.

Students make a series of geometric drawings of points, obtuse angles, rays, polygons, and the like. Each child is given one but not allowed to show anyone else. The drawing is then taped to the back of the child in front of them. The...

See how many different regular polygons you can make using the 12 knot Egyptian rope at this one page website. Check your solution right at the website.

PBS KIDS Lab is built on the belief that every new technology is a learning opportunity. This page includes links to PBS programming, apps, games, videos, activities, and education resources. Teaching Tips provide step-by-step lessons...

Lily loves to play outside. Can you help her find different groups?

Young scholars use buttons to explore shapes, color, size and sort them into groups.

A lesson plan in which students read short texts and sort them according to purpose: persuade, inform, entertain, and explain. Materials are included. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.6

This interactive diagram focuses on sorting polygons by common properties and then you select the correct label for each section of the Venn Diagram.

Students learn how to categorize plane figure polygons using Venn Diagrams with this computer based tool.

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....

Players choose from one of three categories--animals, shapes, or machines--to see if they can identify which animal, shape, or machine is not like the others.

The challenge presented at this one-page website offers an opportunity to work with the area of a rectangle. The solution is available right on the website.