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3D Shapes Volume Introduction
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3D Shapes Volume Introduction
📦 Part 1: Identifying 3D Shapes
1. Which shape is a cube?
A dice
A can of drink
A pyramid
A ball
2. What is a cuboid?
A shape with curved edges
A box-like shape with rectangular faces
A shape with triangular faces
A round shape
3. Which everyday objects are cylinders? (Tick all that apply)
Soft drink can
Cereal box
Toilet paper roll
Water bottle (round)
4. A pyramid has a _______ base and triangular faces that meet at a _______.
Fill in the blanks: flat, point
🌊 Part 2: Understanding Volume
5. What is volume?
How heavy something is
How much space is inside a 3D shape
How tall something is
How much something costs
6. Which container would hold the most water?
A small juice box
A large milk carton
A soft drink can
A small water bottle
7. Explain in your own words what volume means. Use an example from real life.
8. Look around your classroom. Write down 3 objects and name their 3D shape:
Object 1: _________________ Shape: _________________
Object 2: _________________ Shape: _________________
Object 3: _________________ Shape: _________________
🎯 Part 3: Shape Properties & Real-World Connections
9. Match the 3D shape to its description by drawing lines:
Cube
Cylinder
Cuboid
Pyramid
Round shape, like a can
Box shape with 6 equal square faces
Triangular faces meeting at a point
Rectangular box shape
10. Design Challenge: You need to pack the most lollies possible. Which container shape would you choose and why?
11. Extension: If you had 12 small cubes, how could you arrange them to make different cuboids? Draw or describe two different ways:
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