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Spot 2D Shapes on Common 3D Objects

In this worksheet, students will identify 2D shapes found on real 3D objects.

'Spot 2D Shapes on Common 3D Objects' worksheet

Key stage:  KS 1

Year:  Year 2 Maths worksheets

Curriculum topic:   Geometry: Properties of Shapes

Curriculum subtopic:   Identify 2D with 3D Shapes

Popular topics:   Shape worksheets

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Worksheet Overview

You should be able to spot the following shapes on everyday objects around the home.

The number of sides are shown inside each shape.

 

2D shapes

 

Example

On this microwave, you can see rectangles and circles.

 

a microwave

 

In this activity, we are going to be looking for 2D shapes on everyday 3D objects. 

 

Why not get out your magnifying glass and have a go at trying to spot some of these in the objects around you?

 

girl with magnifying glass

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