Shapes: 3D shapes

Be able to describe and work with 3D shapes like cubes, spheres and cylinders.

Quick tips for tutors

Three dimensional shapes includes:

  • Descriptions of various three-dimensional (3D) shapes
  • Properties of three-dimensional shapes
  • Examples of three-dimensional shapes in the real world
  • Activities to practise understanding of shapes and their
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Downloadable Factsheets

Entry 1 & 2 - Examples of 3D shapes

An introduction to examples of 3D shapes.

Entry 1 & 2 - Examples of 3D shapes

Entry 3 - Understanding three-dimensional shapes

Summary of 3D shapes and their properties, with examples.

Entry 3 - Understanding three-dimensional shapes

Level 1 - Three-dimensional shapes

Summary of 3D shapes and their properties, with examples.

Level 1 - Three-dimensional shapes

Downloadable Worksheets

Entry 1 & 2 - Comparing shapes

An activity in matching 2D and 3D shapes.

Entry 1 & 2 - Comparing shapes

Entry 1 & 2 - Shape bingo

A bingo activity on comparing shapes.

Entry 1 & 2 - Shape bingo

Entry 3 - Properties of shapes

Exercise in identifying the characteristics of some familiar 3D shapes.

Entry 3 - Properties of shapes

Entry 3 - Sorting everyday shapes

Exercise in placing familiar objects into the appropriate shape categories.

Entry 3 - Sorting everyday shapes

Level 1 - Identifying everyday shapes

Exercise in shape recognition.

Level 1 - Identifying everyday shapes
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