Year 4
Using and applying knowledge of the properties of 3D shapes
Year 4
Using and applying knowledge of the properties of 3D shapes
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Switch to our new teaching resources now - designed by teachers and leading subject experts, and tested in classrooms.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- In this lesson, we will identify the names and properties of a range of 3D shapes. We will apply this understanding to real world 3D based problem solving.
Licence
This content is made available by Oak National Academy Limited and its partners and licensed under Oak’s terms & conditions (Collection 1), except where otherwise stated.
Loading...
5 Questions
Q1.
What is the definition of an 'edge' of a 3-D shape?
An edge is a corner.
An edge is the longest length on the shape.
An edge makes up one surface of a 3-D shape.
Q2.
What is the definition of a 'vertex'?
A vertex is the longest length on the shape.
A vertex is where two faces of the 3-D shape meet.
A vertex makes up one surface of a 3-D shape.
Q3.
Which of the following shapes has 6 faces and 8 vertices?
Cylinder
Sphere
Square-based pyramid
Q4.
What is the difference between a cube and a cuboid?
A cube has fewer edges than a cuboid.
A cube is always larger than a cuboid.
A cuboid is always larger than a cube.
Q5.
Which of the following 3-D shapes is the same shape as a tin of soup?
Cone
Sphere
Triangular prism