2D and 3D shape: Classifying shapes

In this lesson, we will identify, compare and classify 2D and 3D shapes based on their properties.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.I have 6 faces. I have 8 vertices.I have 12 edges. My faces are all the same shape. What 3-D shape am I?

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Q2.I have 1 curved face. I have 2 circular faces. I have 0 vertices. What 3-D shape am I?

2/5

Q3.I have 6 faces. I have 8 vertices. 4 of my faces are rectangles. 2 of my faces are squares. I have 12 edges. What 3-D shape am I?

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Q4.I have 5 faces. 4 of my faces are triangles. I have a square base. I have 5 vertices. I have 8 edges. What 3-D shape am I?

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Q5.I have 1 curved face. I have 1 circular face. I have 1 vertex. What 3-D shape am I?

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.I have 6 faces. I have 8 vertices.I have 12 edges. My faces are all the same shape. What 3-D shape am I?

1/5

Q2.I have 1 curved face. I have 2 circular faces. I have 0 vertices. What 3-D shape am I?

2/5

Q3.I have 6 faces. I have 8 vertices. 4 of my faces are rectangles. 2 of my faces are squares. I have 12 edges. What 3-D shape am I?

3/5

Q4.I have 5 faces. 4 of my faces are triangles. I have a square base. I have 5 vertices. I have 8 edges. What 3-D shape am I?

4/5

Q5.I have 1 curved face. I have 1 circular face. I have 1 vertex. What 3-D shape am I?

5/5

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To identify, compare and classify shapes based on their properties

Exit quiz: Think carefully about the 3-D shapes we have learned about and answer these questions.

Q1.How many vertices can be found on a rectangular prism?

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Q2.What shape is represented by this part image?

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Q3.How many edges does an octagonal prism have?

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Q4.How many faces does a square based pyramid have?

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Q5.True or false: A sphere has 1 edge.

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To identify, compare and classify shapes based on their properties

Exit quiz: Think carefully about the 3-D shapes we have learned about and answer these questions.

Q1.How many vertices can be found on a rectangular prism?

1/5

Q2.What shape is represented by this part image?

2/5

Q3.How many edges does an octagonal prism have?

3/5

Q4.How many faces does a square based pyramid have?

4/5

Q5.True or false: A sphere has 1 edge.

5/5

Lesson summary: 2D and 3D shape: Classifying shapes

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