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3D Shape Hunt

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3D Shape Hunt

3D shapes in environment

🎯 Success Criteria

Today I can:

Name and describe common 3D shapes (cube, sphere, cylinder, cone, prism, pyramid)

Find 3D shapes in my environment

Count faces, edges and vertices

Explain why an object fits a 3D shape category

🔍 Shape Hunt Recording Sheet

Instructions: Find objects around your classroom and school that match 3D shapes. Sketch or attach photos of each object you find.

Shape 1:

Shape name: _________________

Number of faces: _____ edges: _____ vertices: _____

Object I found: _________________________________

Why this object matches the shape: _______________________________________________

Shape 2:

Shape name: _________________

Number of faces: _____ edges: _____ vertices: _____

Object I found: _________________________________

Why this object matches the shape: _______________________________________________

Shape 3:

Shape name: _________________

Number of faces: _____ edges: _____ vertices: _____

Object I found: _________________________________

Why this object matches the shape: _______________________________________________

Shape 4:

Shape name: _________________

Number of faces: _____ edges: _____ vertices: _____

Object I found: _________________________________

Why this object matches the shape: _______________________________________________

📝 Observations & Extension

My observations and notes:
Extension Challenge: Can you find any objects that combine two 3D shapes? (e.g., a cone on top of a cylinder)

Description: ___________________________________________________________

Advanced Challenge: Count the total number of faces, edges and vertices if you put 3 cubes together in a line:

Total faces: _____ Total edges: _____ Total vertices: _____

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