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Identifying two-dimensional and three-dimensional figures

Subject Area: Mathematics (B.E.S.T.) | Grade Level: 1
Lesson Length: 1 hour
Keywords/Tags: Two-Dimensional Shapes, Three-Dimensional Shapes
Lesson Description: In this lesson, students will learn abut the characteristics of two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes. Students should be able to identify and compare the characteristics of these kinds of shapes by the end of the lesson.

MA.1.GR.1.1 Identify, compare and sort two- and three-dimensional figures based on their defining attributes. Figures are limited to circles, semi-circles, triangles, rectangles, squares, trapezoids, hexagons, spheres, cubes, rectangular prisms, cones and cylinders.

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Video : 2D and 3D Shapes for Kids

Instructions: Please watch the following video as many times as needed before starting to go through other lesson pages. Understanding the content of the video is very important since the lesson activities will be all about this video content.

Description: Learn how to identify the traits of 2D and 3D shapes and how to differentiate between them.

Quiz : Check your understanding on 2D and 3D shapes

Instructions: Please complete this quiz by choosing the correct answer for each question. You can take this quiz as many times needed.

Question #1

How many sides does a trapezoid have?

A) Five

B) Four

C) Six

D) Eight

Question #2

A 3D shape can be described as flat.

A) True

B) False

Question #3

How is a rectangle different from a square?

A) A rectangle has 6 sides and a square has 4.

B) All of the sides on a rectangle are the same length.

C) A rectangle has 2 long sides and 2 short sides.

D) A rectangle is the same as a square.

Question #4

What is a characteristic of a cyclinder?

A) It has 4 sides.

B) It has two flat and circular faces.

C) All of the sides are the same length.

D) All of the above.

Question #5

What is a real-world example of a cone?

A) An ice cream cone

B) A traffic cone

C) A coffee mug

D) Answers A and B

Question #6

How many edges does a rectangular prism have?

A) 12

B) 10

C) 8

D) 6

Question #7

An octagon has 8 sides and 8 coers.

A) True

B) False

Question #8

Please provide a description of what a vertice is.

Student Response

Question #9

What characteristic do trapezoids and rectangles share?

A) They both look like houses.

B) They both have two long sides and two short sides.

C) They both can be described as solid.

D) None of the above

Question #10

Describe how a square is different from a cube.

Student Response

Description: The purpose of this quiz is to test your knowledge on different 2D and 3D shapes.

Resources : Additional resources and practice on 2D and 3D shapes.

Instructions: Please see additional external resources below. Feel free visit each link to learn more about this lesson.

Intro to 2D shapes
Reading on 2D shapes

Intro to 3D shapes
Reading on 3D shapes

Shape game
Fun and interactive game to practice shapes!

Description: These additional resources will help you practice 2D and 3D shapes.

Standards: MA.1.GR.1.1

Video : 2D and 3D Shapes for Kids

Quiz : Check your understanding on 2D and 3D shapes

Resources : Additional resources and practice on 2D and 3D shapes.