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Explore, recognise and compare three more 3D shapes
I can recognise, name and compare three different 3D shapes.
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Year 1
Explore, recognise and compare three more 3D shapes
I can recognise, name and compare three different 3D shapes.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Recognise similar shaped objects and be able to explain how they are similar.
- A cuboid is shaped like a box.
- A cube is a special cuboid that has all faces the same size.
- A pyramid always has some triangle faces and a base that might be a different shape.
Keywords
Similar - When one thing is like something else.
Cuboid - A 3D shape with six rectangular faces.
Cube - A 3D shape with six identical faces.
Pyramid - A 3D shape with one vertex, some triangular faces and a base that might be a different shape.
Common misconception
Children might mix up words that sound alike e.g. cube and cuboid.
Allow additional practice for children to name shapes throughout the day, particularly those that are familiar within their environment.
Allow children opportunities to explore 3D shapes throughout the day. Talk about what they feel like and what different 3D shapes might be useful. For example, why did you choose that shape to add to your model?
Teacher tip
Licence
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Starter quiz
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6 Questions
Q1.
Which of these is a cone?
A
C
Q2.
Which of these is NOT a cylinder?
A
B
C
Q3.
True or False?
True
Q4.
Who is describing this shape?
Aisha
Jacob
Q5.
Part of the 3D shape is hidden. Which of these shapes must it be?
A
B
Q6.
Part of the 3D shape is hidden. Which of these shapes must it be?
cylinder
sphere
Exit quiz
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6 Questions
Q1.
Which of these shapes is a cuboid?
A
B
C
Q2.
Which object is a similar shape to this?
A
C
Q3.
What is the missing part of the sentence?
a different
a similar
Q4.
Which 3D shapes have been used to build this tower?
pyramids
cubes
Q5.
Which 3D shapes have been used to build this tower?
cylinders
Q6.
Part of the 3D shape is hidden. What could the shape be?
pyramid
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