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.
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