3D Shapes Exploration Worksheet

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📚 Part 1: Quick Questions and Matching

1. Which shape has 6 faces all the same size?

Cube

Rectangular prism

Pyramid

Sphere

2. Which shape has a circular base and a pointed top?

Cone

Cylinder

Pyramid

Cube

3. Check all that apply: Which shapes have curved surfaces?

Cylinder

Sphere

Cone

Cube

4. Match the 3D shape (left) with the net that folds into it (right). Draw a line to match.

A. Cube

B. Square-based pyramid

C. Cylinder

D. Rectangular prism

1. Two circles and one rectangle

2. Six equal squares in a cross

3. One rectangle and four triangles

4. Six rectangles arranged as a cross of rectangles

✏️ Part 2: Short Answers & Tasks

5. A rectangular prism has length 8 cm, width 4 cm and height 3 cm. How many faces, edges and vertices does it have? Use maths words and te reo Māori if you can (faces = mata, edges = mata titi, vertices = pūtake).

6. When you look at a cube from the top, how many faces can you see? Explain in one sentence.

7. Polypad reflection: Name one 3D shape you built and describe one view (front, side or top) where it looked different. Include one attribute (faces, edges or vertices) in your answer.

8. Draw a net that will fold into a triangular (tetra) pyramid. Label the base and the triangular faces (mata).

9. Extension challenge (optional): Sketch a composite shape made from 1 cube + 1 cone. Write the total number of faces, edges and vertices for your composite.