Explore, recognise and compare three different 3D shapes
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can recognise, name and compare three different 3D shapes.
Key learning points
- Recognise objects that are similar shapes.
- 3D shapes have 3 dimensions and are not flat.
- A sphere is shaped like a ball.
- A cylinder has 2 flat circle faces.
- A cone has 1 vertex and 1 flat circle face.
Keywords
Similar - When one thing is like something else.
Cone - A 3D shape with one vertex, one circular face and one curved surface.
Sphere - A 3D shape with one curved surface.
Cylinder - A 3D shape with two circular faces and one curved surface.
Common misconception
Children might mix up words that sound alike e.g. similar and cylinder.
Allow additional practice for children to name shapes throughout the day, particularly those that are familiar within their environment.
Teacher tip
Explore 3D shapes throughout the day. Talk about what they feel like and what different 3D shapes might be useful. For example, which shapes are good for building a tower? Which shapes could I use as wheels for my model of a car?
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Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which image shows a stack of building blocks?
Q2.Which house is the widest?
Q3.Which object could roll?
Q4.Which of these is a circle?
Q5.Who does this present belong to?
Q6.Which is the odd one out?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which image shows a 3D shape?
Q2.Which object has a vertex?
Q3.True or False. A sphere will always roll when you push it.
Q4.Which shape is a cylinder?
Q5.Who is correct?
Q6.Look at the shapes on these two cards. Are they...
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