Identify 3D Shapes

 

 

Where did the cube go to after hitting the sphere?

To prism.

These wise old owls know everything.  Impressive.

 

 

Did you know that a prism is a 3 dimensional shape (3D)?

Prisms have flat faces. The shape of the face is often the clue to helping identify 3D shapes.

 

 

For example: the shape above is a triangular based prism. It has triangular faces.

 

Not all 3D shapes are prisms. Some have curved faces, like this sphere.

 

 

All 3 dimensional shapes, as the name suggests, have three dimensions:  a length, a width and a height.

 

Some prisms don't use the shape of their faces in their 3D name - such as a cube, or cuboid.

 

                                                       

 

You could be asked to identify a 3D shape from a written description.

Lets see how you get on.