Surf for More Math

Lesson 1 - Exploring 2-D Shapes

Use this interactive activity to encourage students to have fun on the Web while exploring 2-D shapes. Students can try this activity on their own or in pairs.

Goals

Explore and identify 2-D shapes.

Represent 2-D shapes with concrete materials and drawings.

Instructions for Use

What is a 2-D shape? lets students investigate 2-D shapes.

To use What is a 2-D shape?, click on the 2-D shape. Read through the Web page. Click the "Next" button to view the 2-D shapes. Move your pointer over the shapes to see their properties.