In this activity, we will be learning to recognise 3D shapes using their properties. 

 

Here are some 3D solid shapes.

 

             

Cube

 

Cuboid

 

Square-based pyramid

 

Triangular prism

 

Hexagonal prism

 

Here are some words we use when we describe 3D shapes:

 

Face = the flat parts

Edges = the straight parts which join the vertices

Vertices = the corners

 

Let's try a question to get us started. 

 

Example

How many faces are there on a cube?

 

Answer

A cube has 6 faces.

They are all squares.

 

 

Now it's time for you to try some questions about 3D shapes yourself.