Three Dimensional Shape Activities

There are 366 different Starters of The Day, many to choose from. You will find in the left column below some starters on the topic of Shape (3D).

A lesson starter does not have to be on the same topic as the main part of the lesson or the topic of the previous lesson. It is often very useful to revise and consolidate topic by using a starter based on a totally different topic. Some of the most popular starters are shown in the right column below.

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Shape (3D) Starters:

Dice Nets: Determine whether the given nets would fold to produce a dice.

Faces and Edges: Find the number of faces, edges and vertices on some familiar objects.

Icosahedron: How many triangles are there on the surface of a regular icosahedron.

Mirror SketchUp: Can you sketch the given 3D shape to show what it would look like in a mirror?

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Hi-Low Predict

Similar to the 'Play Your Cards' right game.

Notes:

A particular skill is required to be able to excel in this area of Mathematics. Spatial awareness is important for solving multi-step problems that arise in areas such as architecture, engineering, science, art, games, and everyday life. Children have varying abilities visualizing three dimensional relationships but these abilities can be developed through practical activities and working through mathematical problems. Breaking down three dimensional situations into smaller two dimensional parts in an important strategy for problem solving.

See also the "Shape" Starters.

Shape (3D) Activities:

Dice Net Challenge: Determine whether the given nets would fold to produce a dice.

Faces, Edges and Vertices: Calculate the number of faces, edges and vertices on 3D Shapes.

Surface Area: Work out the surface areas of the given solid shapes.

Volume: Work out the volumes of the given solid shapes.

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