Explore, recognise and compare three different 3D shapes
I can recognise, name and compare three different 3D shapes.
Explore, recognise and compare three different 3D shapes
I can recognise, name and compare three different 3D shapes.
Lesson details
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.
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.
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.
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