Count the Faces, Vertices and Edges of 3D Shapes

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.