Classify 3D Objects
Match 3D Shapes to Names
Draw a line to match.
Name That Shape!
Circle the correct name.
A dice is shaped like a...
A football is shaped like a...
A tin of beans is shaped like a...
A party hat is shaped like a...
More Shape Names
Circle the correct name.
A cereal box is shaped like a...
A Toblerone box is shaped like a...
A pyramid shape like in Egypt is a...
Match Shapes to Features
Draw a line to match.
Sort 3D Objects
Sort these objects.
How Many Faces?
Circle the correct number.
A cube has ___ faces
A triangular prism has ___ faces
A square pyramid has ___ faces
A cylinder has ___ flat faces
Edges and Vertices
Circle the correct answer.
A cube has ___ edges
A cube has ___ vertices (corners)
A sphere has ___ edges
A cone has ___ vertex (point)
Describe the Shape
Write the number of faces, edges and vertices.
Cube: ___ faces, ___ edges, ___ vertices
Triangular prism: ___ faces, ___ edges, ___ vertices
Square pyramid: ___ faces, ___ edges, ___ vertices
3D Shape Hunt
Find objects that match each 3D shape.
An object shaped like a cube: ___
An object shaped like a cylinder: ___
An object shaped like a sphere: ___
An object shaped like a cone: ___
Sort: Has Flat Faces or Curved Surfaces?
Sort.
Home Activity: 3D Shape Collection
Collect 3D shapes from around your home!
- 1Find 3 objects that are prisms and 3 that are not prisms.
- 2Build a 3D shape from playdough or paper. Can you make a cube?
- 3Look in the kitchen. How many cylinders can you find?
- 4Sort your toys by their 3D shape. Which shape is the most common?
3D Shape Review — Set A
Circle the correct answer.
A sphere has ___ flat faces
A cube has ___ faces
A cylinder has ___ curved face(s)
A cone has ___ flat face(s)
3D Shape Review — Set B
Circle the correct answer.
A rectangular prism has ___ faces
A triangular prism has ___ edges
A square pyramid has ___ vertices
A triangular pyramid has ___ faces
Which Shape Rolls? Which Slides? Which Stacks?
Circle the correct property.
Which shape rolls?
Which shape can stack and slide?
Which shape only slides, never rolls?
Which shape can balance on its tip?
Match 3D Shapes to Real Objects — Set A
Match each 3D shape to a real object.
Match 3D Shapes to Real Objects — Set B
Match.
Match 3D Shapes to Properties — Set A
Match each shape to its property.
Match 3D Shapes to Face Counts
Match each shape to the number of faces.
Sort: Has a Curved Surface or Not?
Sort each 3D shape.
Sort: Prism, Pyramid or Other?
Sort each 3D shape.
Sort: How Many Faces?
Sort by number of faces.
Describe 3D Shapes — Set A
Complete the table.
Sphere: Faces = ___, Edges = ___, Vertices = ___, Curved surfaces = ___
Cube: Faces = ___, Edges = ___, Vertices = ___
Cylinder: Flat faces = ___, Curved surfaces = ___, Edges = ___
Describe 3D Shapes — Set B
Complete the table.
Square pyramid: Faces = ___, Edges = ___, Vertices = ___
Triangular prism: Faces = ___, Edges = ___, Vertices = ___
Rectangular prism: Faces = ___, Edges = ___, Vertices = ___
3D Shape Riddles
Solve each shape riddle.
I have 6 faces, 12 edges and 8 vertices. All my faces are the same size. What am I? ___
I have 1 curved surface and 2 flat circular faces. What am I? ___
I have no flat faces and no edges. What am I? ___
I have 5 faces, 8 edges and 5 vertices. My base is a square. What am I? ___
My Own 3D Shape Riddle
Write your own riddle for a 3D shape.
My shape has ___ faces, ___ edges and ___ vertices. Clue 1: ___ Clue 2: ___ Answer: ___
3D Shapes in Architecture
Look at buildings and structures.
Name a building that uses a cube or rectangular prism shape: ___
Name a famous structure that uses a pyramid shape: ___
Where do you see cylinders in buildings or structures? ___
Why do you think rectangular prisms are so common in buildings? ___
Edges + Vertices Challenge
Fill in the missing value for each shape.
3D Shapes Found at Home
Count tallies of 3D shapes found at home.
| Item | Tally | Total |
|---|---|---|
Cubes/Prisms | ||
Cylinders | ||
Spheres | ||
Cones |
3D Shapes in the Classroom Graph
Count of each 3D shape found in class.
| Rectangular prism | |
| Cylinder | |
| Sphere | |
| Cone |
Which shape was found most often?
How many more prisms than cones were found?
How many 3D shapes were found in total?
Compare Two 3D Shapes
Choose two 3D shapes and compare them.
Shape 1: ___ Shape 2: ___
Similarity: ___
Difference 1: ___
Difference 2: ___
3D Shape Nets
A net is the flat shape that folds into a 3D shape.
A cube net has ___ squares. Draw one if you can:
A square pyramid net has ___ triangles and ___ square. Draw if you can:
Create a 3D Shape Model
Describe how you would build a 3D shape model.
Shape I want to build: ___
Materials I would use: ___
Steps to build it: ___
Properties of my shape: ___ faces, ___ edges, ___ vertices
Cross Sections of 3D Shapes
When you cut a 3D shape, what 2D shape do you see?
Cut a cube in half horizontally: ___
Cut a cylinder across the middle: ___
Cut a cone across the middle: ___
Cut a sphere in half: ___
Prism or Not a Prism?
Circle 'Prism' or 'Not a prism'.
A shape with two parallel rectangular bases
A cone
A triangular prism
A sphere
3D Shapes in Technology
Think about where you see 3D shapes in modern technology.
Name a device that is mostly a rectangular prism: ___
Where do you see cylinders in technology? ___
How are 3D shapes used in building design? ___
Sort: Flat or Curved Faces Only?
Sort each shape.
Euler's Formula Exploration
Euler's formula: Faces + Vertices − Edges = 2. Test it.
Cube: ___ + ___ − ___ = ___ (Should be 2)
Triangular prism: ___ + ___ − ___ = ___
Square pyramid: ___ + ___ − ___ = ___
Does the formula work? ___
3D Shape Summary
Summarise what you know about 3D shapes.
My favourite 3D shape is: ___ because ___
The most common 3D shape in buildings is: ___
Something new I learnt about 3D shapes: ___
Faces, Edges and Vertices
Fill in the missing property.
Counting Faces
Count the total faces as shapes are stacked.
Name the 3D Shape — Set A
Circle the correct name.
A shape with 6 rectangular faces
A shape with 1 circular face and a curved surface
A shape with 5 faces, 5 vertices and 8 edges
A shape with no flat faces
Name the 3D Shape — Set B
Circle the correct name.
A shape with two circular faces and a curved surface
A shape with 4 triangular faces and a square base
A shape with 5 faces: 2 triangles and 3 rectangles
A shape with 6 square faces all equal
How Many Faces?
Circle the number of faces.
A cube has ___ faces
A triangular prism has ___ faces
A square pyramid has ___ faces
A cylinder has ___ faces
Match 3D Shape to Its Properties
Match.
Match 3D Shape to Real Object
Match.
Sort: Rolls, Slides or Both?
Can each shape roll, slide or both?
Sort: Has Curved Surface or Not?
Sort each 3D shape.
Count 3D Shapes
Count each type of shape.
Describe the Shape
Use mathematical language to describe each 3D shape.
Describe a cube using faces, edges and vertices: ___
Describe a triangular prism using faces, edges and vertices: ___
Describe a sphere (does it have faces, edges or vertices?): ___
Compare Two Shapes
Compare each pair of 3D shapes.
Cube vs Rectangular Prism: Same: ___ Different: ___
Cone vs Pyramid: Same: ___ Different: ___
Build a 3D Shape
Imagine building each shape from flat nets.
How many squares do you need to make a cube net? ___
Draw or describe the net of a triangular prism: ___
How many triangles and squares make a square pyramid net? ___
3D Shapes in Architecture
Look at buildings around you.
Name a building with a cylindrical part: ___
Name a building with a pyramidal roof: ___
What is the most common 3D shape in houses? Why? ___
3D Shapes in Our Classroom
Count each type of 3D shape in your classroom.
| Item | Tally | Total |
|---|---|---|
Rectangular prism | ||
Cylinder | ||
Sphere | ||
Cone |
3D Shapes Found at Home
This graph shows how many of each 3D shape students found.
| Rectangular prism | |
| Cylinder | |
| Sphere | |
| Cone |
Which shape was found most often?
How many cylinders and spheres combined?
Why might rectangular prisms be the most common?
Reflection: 3D Shapes
Write about your learning.
What is the difference between a prism and a pyramid? ___
Why do we classify 3D shapes? ___
Write a definition of 'vertex' in your own words: ___
Home Activity: 3D Shape Scavenger Hunt
Find 3D shapes around your home!
- 1Find 3 rectangular prisms, 2 cylinders and 1 sphere.
- 2Find an object with a curved surface. Describe it.
- 3Try to find a cone or pyramid shape at home.
- 4Build a shape from playdough. Name it and count its faces, vertices and edges.
How Many Faces?
Circle the correct number of faces for each 3D shape.
A cube has ___ faces
A rectangular prism has ___ faces
A triangular prism has ___ faces
A square pyramid has ___ faces
Faces + Vertices = ?
Complete each shape's face and vertex count.
Match 3D Shape to Real Object
Match each shape to a real-life object.
Compare Two 3D Shapes
Compare a cube and a rectangular prism.
Cube: ___ faces, ___ vertices, ___ edges
Rectangular prism: ___ faces, ___ vertices, ___ edges
How are they the same? How are they different?
Sort 3D Shapes: Curved or Flat Faces?
Sort each shape by the type of faces it has.
Count 3D Shapes in the Room
Count how many of each 3D shape you can see.
3D Shape Builder
Describe how to build each 3D shape.
To build a cube from cardboard, I would need ___ squares each ___ cm × ___ cm
A triangular prism needs ___ faces. Draw each face shape:
Home Activity: 3D Shape Maker
Build 3D shapes at home!
- 1Use playdough or clay to make a cube, cylinder and cone.
- 2Count the faces, vertices and edges of each shape you made.
- 3Find packaging that is a rectangular prism. Unfold it. Can you see the net?
- 4Build a pyramid using toothpicks and marshmallows.
Which Shape Has This Property?
Circle the shape that matches each property.
Has exactly 1 curved face and 2 flat faces
Has no flat faces at all
Has 5 faces, 5 vertices and 8 edges
Has 3 rectangular faces and 2 triangular faces
Edges Count Sequence
Fill in the missing edge counts for shapes.
Match Shape to Its Net
Match each 3D shape to the description of its net.
Shapes in Architecture
Look at buildings and find 3D shapes.
Name 3 buildings or structures that use 3D shapes: 1.___ 2.___ 3.___
The Sydney Opera House uses which 3D shape? ___ Why might this shape be used?
Sort: Prism or Pyramid?
Sort each shape into Prism or Pyramid.
Euler's Formula Investigation
Investigate faces + vertices − edges for 3D shapes.
Cube: ___ + ___ − ___ = ___
Square pyramid: ___ + ___ − ___ = ___
Triangular prism: ___ + ___ − ___ = ___
What do you notice about the answer each time?
Count 3D Object Faces
Count the faces for each group of 3D objects.
Home Activity: Shape in the Kitchen
Find 3D shapes in your kitchen!
- 1Collect 5 kitchen items and identify their 3D shapes.
- 2Find one example each of: prism, cylinder, sphere, cone.
- 3Count the faces, vertices and edges of your favourite kitchen object.
- 4Try to find an object that is a pyramid shape in the kitchen. Was it hard?
3D Shapes in Everyday Life
Circle the correct 3D shape for each object.
A tin of soup
A dice
A birthday party hat
A soccer ball
Match Shape to Its Net
Match the 3D shape name to its net description.
3D Shape in Engineering
Explore how 3D shapes are used in buildings.
Why might a builder choose a rectangular prism shape for a house? ___
Name a famous building with an unusual 3D shape and describe it:
Sort 3D Shapes: Stackable or Rolling?
Sort each shape by how it moves.
Count Vertices in 3D Shapes
Count the vertices for each group of shapes.
Design a 3D Shape Building
Design a building using only 3D shapes.
Draw your building (front view) using at least 4 different 3D shapes:
Label each 3D shape used in your design.
Which 3D shape is the most important part? Why?
Home Activity: 3D Shape Art Project
Create art using 3D shapes!
- 1Collect cardboard boxes and tubes. Build a model town or robot.
- 2Label each 3D shape you used.
- 3Count all the faces, vertices and edges in your model.
- 4Share your creation with your family and explain the shapes you used.
Cross-Sections of 3D Shapes
If you cut through each shape, what 2D shape do you see?
Cut a sphere in half — you see a...
Cut a cylinder across the middle — you see a...
Cut a cube in half — you see a...
Cut a cone through the middle — you see a...
Match 3D Shape to Real World Use
Match each 3D shape to how it is used in the real world.
Why This Shape?
Explain why each object has the 3D shape it does.
Why are bricks rectangular prisms?
Why are ball sports played with spheres?
Why might an ice cream cone be cone-shaped rather than cylindrical?
Sort: Made From This Shape?
Sort products into the 3D shape they are most similar to.
Nets and Folding
Explore how nets fold into 3D shapes.
A cross-shaped net with 6 equal squares folds into a: ___
Draw the net of a triangular prism (hint: 2 triangles + 3 rectangles):
3D Shapes Spotted in One Day
Record how many of each 3D shape you spot in one day.
| Item | Tally | Total |
|---|---|---|
Cylinders | ||
Rectangular prisms | ||
Spheres | ||
Cones |
Home Activity: 3D Shape Investigation Report
Write a 3D shapes investigation report!
- 1Choose one 3D shape. Research it: how many faces, vertices and edges?
- 2Find 5 real-life examples of your chosen shape in your home.
- 3Draw the net of your shape.
- 4Present your report to your family. Can they name your shape from your description?