To recognise, name and describe 3D shapes

To recognise, name and describe 3D shapes

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will learn the vocabulary of the properties of shapes and use that language to describe 3D shapes.

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3 Questions

Q1.
The flat part of a shape is called a:
Correct answer: Face
Side
Vertices
Q2.
The corners of a shape are called:
Face
Side
Correct answer: Vertices
Q3.
We describe a sphere as having one continuous curved:
Face
Correct answer: Surface
Vertices

Lesson appears in

UnitMaths / Shape and patterns