Recognise, describe and sort 3D shapes
I can recognise, describe and sort 3D shapes.
Recognise, describe and sort 3D shapes
I can recognise, describe and sort 3D shapes.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Understand how to sort shapes into 2 sets using the criteria 'has' and 'has no'.
- Cuboids have rectangular faces and cubes have square faces.
- Cylinders and cones both have some circular faces.
- Pyramids always have some triangular face and may have a different shape face as a base.
Keywords
Face - Any of the flat surfaces of an object.
Circular face - A flat surface of a 3D shape that is shaped like a circle with one curved line.
Square face - A flat surface of a 3D shape that is shaped like a square with four equal sides.
Rectangular face - A flat surface of a 3D shape that is shaped like a rectangle with four sides.
Triangular face - A flat surface of a 3D shape that is shaped like a triangle with three sides.
Common misconception
Children might begin to confuse 2D and 3D. For example, describe a cube as a square.
Use geometric construction materials to explore the 2D shapes within 3D shapes. Look for familiar 3D shapes in the environment and discuss.
Licence
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