Resources

Shapes of Nature

Resources Used

Literature

Colors & Shapes by David A. Carter

Holes by Sophie Fatus

My First Book of Shapes : Lift-Up Flaps & Pop-Up by Chuck Murphy

Pancakes, Crackers and Pizza : A Book of Shapes by Marjorie Eberts

Shapes by Arionne Holden

Shapes (Razzle Dazzle Books) by Chuck Murphy

Shapes (Sort-It-Out Series) by Sue Hendra

Shapes, Shapes, Shapes by Tana Hoban

Grandfather Tang's Story by Ann Tompert

Patterns by Henry Pluckrose

Let's Fly a Kite by Murphy, Stuart

Internet Sites

            Geometry Center
            http://scienceu.com/geometry/
            Visit the Geometry Center. It has interactive activities, geometry articles, and classroom help.

            A Look at 3D Geometry
            http://library.thinkquest.org/2842/3d_geometry/
            Travel to the pyramids of Egypt and check out their angles. Then learn more about prisms and pyramids.

            Illuminations: Geometry Resources
            http://illuminations.nctm.org/swr/list.asp?Ref=2&Std=2
            This site features links to 120+ sites that deal with geometric concepts. Each site has been reviewed by math professionals to ensure its academic value.

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Geometry Problem of the Week - Annie Fetter, the Math Forum: The Geometry Problem of the Week (PoW) is a regular feature of the Math Forum, providing students an opportunity to answer questions and receive .