MathsYears 2–3Geometry - Properties of Shapes
Describe properties of 3-D shapes
Identify and describe the properties of 3-D shapes, including the number of edges, vertices and faces; identify 2-D shapes on the surface of 3-D shapes
What you'll learn
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A 3D shape is solid — it takes up space. We describe it by faces, edges and vertices.
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A cube has 6 faces, 12 edges and 8 vertices. Every face is a square.
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How many faces does a cube have?
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Some 3D shapes have curved surfaces. A sphere has no edges and no vertices at all.
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A cone has 1 flat circular face, 1 curved surface and 1 vertex at the point.
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Which 3D shape has no vertices at all?
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What is the difference between a 2D and a 3D shape?
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