MathsYears 3–4Geometry - Properties of Shapes

Draw 2-D shapes and make 3-D shapes

Draw 2-D shapes and make 3-D shapes using modelling materials; recognise 3-D shapes in different orientations and describe them

What you'll learn

  1. 1

    Let's make a square from lolly sticks. Stick 4 sticks together — they must all be the same length!

  2. 2

    How many sticks do you need to make a square?

  3. 3

    Tap to draw a square by placing 4 dots in the right spots.

  4. 4

    Let's draw a triangle together. A triangle has 3 sides.

  5. 5

    Now make a 3-D shape — a cube! Imagine building it with 6 square faces.

  6. 6

    How many square faces does a cube have?

  7. 7

    Which shape has 3 sides?

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